Peach Jam Quick Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.
4. 4
   In the large bowl of an electric mixer beat the sugar and shortening on high speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating one minute after each addition.
6. 6
   Add the jam and vanilla and mix well.
7. 7
   Add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Place the pans on a rack for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the bread from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.