Fruit And Nut Loaf

Name: Fruit And Nut Loaf
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. sugar; 1 c. chopped nuts; 3/4 c. finely cut dried, uncooked apricots or dates; 1 egg; 1 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. melted shortening

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. finely cut dried, uncooked apricots or dates
1 egg
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. melted shortening

Directions

1

Set oven at 375° to preheat.
2

Sift together in large mixing bowl, flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3

Add remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed until mixed, about 1/2 minute.
4

Turn into greased 9 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pan.
5

Let stand about 20 minutes before baking.
6

Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
7

Turn out of pan. Cool on cake rack.
8

Slices better 1 day old.