Orange Nut Bread

1. 1

   Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with shortening.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until the ingredients are about the size of green peas.

4. 4

   Add the milk, orange juice, and egg, mixing only enough to dampen the flour mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in the grated rind and nuts, being careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Pour into the prepared loaf pan, spreading the batter to the corners and leaving a slight depression in the center.

7. 7

   Let stand for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.

9. 9

   Bake for about 1 hour or until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let stand for 5 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool.

11. 11

    Store overnight in the icebox before slicing.

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