Fruit Quick Bread

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. candied fruit
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve raisins in boiling water and soda.
  2. 2
    Let soak 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream the shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  5. 5
    Mix well.
  6. 6
    Stir in raisin mixture, candied fruits and nuts.
  7. 7
    Pour into greased pans and bake at 325° until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  8. 8
    Makes 2 loaves.

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