Orange Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with shortening.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until the ingredients are about the size of green peas.
4. 4
   Add the milk, orange juice, and egg, mixing only enough to dampen the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in the grated rind and nuts, being careful not to overmix.
6. 6
   Pour into the prepared loaf pan, spreading the batter to the corners and leaving a slight depression in the center.
7. 7
   Let stand for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.
9. 9
   Bake for about 1 hour or until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let stand for 5 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool.
11. 11
    Store overnight in the icebox before slicing.