2 large eggs, separated
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup creamy lemon filling
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup creamy lemon filling
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
Beat the egg yolks, add the butter and lemon filling, and mix until smooth
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, yeast, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon
Add the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to the first mixture, mixing just enough to moisten all the flour
Fold in the beaten egg whites with care
Pour into a shallow rectangular pan
Bake in a moderate oven for 35 to 45 minutes
When cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar and walnuts or omit the spices - bake and then sprinkle with butter, cinnamon, and lemon zest (if desired)