Nut Bread (Great Western)

Ingredients

• 2 cup sifted enriched flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 4 tsp or 2 tsp double-action baking powder single-action baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup melted shortening
• ½ cup chopped nuts

Method

1. Sift together in a large bowl the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the milk, beaten egg, melted shortening and chopped nuts. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
3. Pour into a greased and floured bread loaf pan, 7 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/2 inches. Bake in a moderate oven, 375 degrees, for 55 minutes.
4. Allow the baked loaf to become thoroughly cold before slicing.

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