Orange Nut Bread

Preparation

1. Step 1

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

   Step 2

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

   Step 3

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

   Step 4

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

   Step 5

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

   Step 6

   Pour into the prepared loaf pan, spreading the batter to the corners and leaving a slight depression in the center. Let stand for 20 minutes.

   Step 7

   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.

   Step 8

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

   Step 9

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

   Step 10

   Store overnight in the icebox before slicing.