Apple Bread #557 2/01

Categories:
breads

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups apples; chopped
1 cup walnuts; chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour a 9X5X3 inch loaf pan. Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Stir in apples and nuts. Spread in the pan. Mix 1 TB. sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. About 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan immediately.

Contributor: Old gourmet program