Pineapple Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and sift into large bowl.
2. 2
   Add raisins and walnuts to the sifted dry ingredients. Combine beaten egg, vanilla and melted shortening and add to the flour mixture.
3. 3
   Dissolve soda in the undrained crushed pineapple and add to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Stir just until blended.
5. 5
   Pour the batter into a greased 8 x 4 x 4-inch loaf pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until done.
7. 7
   Cool bread on a wire rack.
8. 8
   Slice and serve. Spread with butter, oleo or cream cheese.
9. 9
   Yields 1 loaf.