Easy Orange Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening. Continue creaming while adding honey in a fine stream.
2. 2
   Add egg and beat well. Add orange peel.
3. 3
   Sift flour once; measure. Add baking powder, soda and salt and sift together.
4. 4
   Add flour alternately with orange juice, a small amount at a time, to first mixture, beating after each addition until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in pecans; blend.
6. 6
   Turn into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch greased loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until done.
7. 7
   Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and let stand until cool. Wrap in waxed paper or
8. 8
   aluminum foil. Store overnight to blend flavors and for easy slicing.
9. 9
   Makes 1 loaf.