Nut bread

Nut bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 1 Tbsp
• butter - 4 Tbsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• vegetable shortening - 1 Tbsp
• sifted flour
• orange juice - 1/2 c
• orange marmalade - 1/4 c
• mashed potatoes - 2 Tbsp

How to make nut bread:

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, orange marmalade and cooked, mashed potatoes. Beat until blended. Sift together 2 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Use 1 tablespoon flour to toss with chopped pecans (set aside).

To creamed butter, add remaining flour mixture alternating with orange juice. Fold nuts in. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Breakfast, Quick breads.