Cinnamon Nut Loaf

By Mimimidge

Old Fashioned Country Christmas

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• non-stick vegetable spray
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tbs. vinegar.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine brown sugar, nuts butter and cinnamon, set aside.

Spray 9x5x3 loaf pan with vegetable spray.

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each addition.

Stir flour, baking powder, soda together. Combine evaporated milk and water; stir in vinegar. Add flour mixture alternaetly with milk mixture to creamed mixture blend well after each addition. Turn half the batter into prepared pan.

Top with brown sugar-nut mixture. Spread with remaining batter.

Bake in a slow oven 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 1 loaf.