Hear oven to 350* Grease (not oil) bottom only of 9x5 or 8x4 loaf pan. In large bowl, blend first 4 ingredients. Add flour, b. Soda, cinnamon, and salt . Beat 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes untill a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from pan: cool completely.

If glaze is desired, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp. Grated lemon peel and 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice. Blend until smooth and drizzle over loaf.