bread-orange

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons fresh grated orange rind
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl, cut in shortening with a pastry blender. add milk, orange juice and egg. mix just enough to moisten dry ingredients. add grated orange rind and chopped nuts. pour into a greased loaf pan, spreading batter to corners.

bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes