3/4 c. sugar 3 c. sifted flour
2 tbsp. soft shortening 3-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg 1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 c. milk 3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
Grease well a loaf pan, 9x5x2½". Mix thoroughly sugar, shortening, egg. Stir in milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and stir in. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand 20 minutes. Heat oven to 350 deg. Bake 60 to 70 minutes.
NOTE: Nut bread is better the day after it's baked - easier to slice, more mellow in flavor.
This popular quick nut bread makes dainty buttered tea sandwiches or lunch box treats. Or spread it with cream cheese or jam and serve with colorful fruit salad, for a simple luncheon that's sure to please.
SUCCESS TIPS: Chop nuts fine for easy slicing.
Top crust almost always cracks during baking. Nothing to worry about.