Orange Nut Bread

Name: Orange Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. orange juice; 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans)

Directions

1

Cream shortening; add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
2

Gradually add orange juice, beating just until blended; stir in orange rind and nuts.
3

Bake in greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan at 350° for 60 to 65 minutes or until bread tests done.