Holiday Orange Nut Bread

3 c. sifted flour                         1 c. milk

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder                 1/4 c. melted shortening or oil

1 tsp. salt                               1 egg

3/4 c. sugar                              1/3 c. orange juice

1/4 tsp. baking soda

3/4 c. chopped nuts

2 tbsp. grated orange rind


Sift dry ingredients together in bowl. Add nuts and orange rind. Mix well. Beat milk, oil, egg and orange juice together. Add to dry ingredients. Stir lightly until just blended. Pour into paper-lined loaf pan (9x5x3"). Bake at 350 deg. about 60 minutes.