Gumdrop Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup gumdrops halved
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup nuts chopped