Pineapple-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and sift together into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add raisins and walnuts to the sifted dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Combine beaten egg, vanilla and melted shortening and add to the flour mixture.
4. 4
   Dissolve soda in the undrained crushed pineapple.
5. 5
   Add to the flour mixture and stir just until blended.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into greased 9 x 4 x 4-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for about 1 hour or until done.
8. 8
   Cool bread on wire rack.
9. 9
   Cut bread in slices and serve spread with butter or cream cheese.
10. 10
    Recipe makes one loaf nut bread.