Fresh Apple Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Cream until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine 2 cups flour, soda and salt.
4. 4
   Combine buttermilk and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk
6. 6
   mixture, beating well after each addition.
7. 7
   Combine pecans and 1 tablespoon of flour and stir well.
8. 8
   Stir pecans and apple into batter.
9. 9
   Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
10. 10
    Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over batter.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour.