ORANGE BANANA NUT BREAD
2 1/2 c. Sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 c. Mixed candied fruits
1/2 c. Shortening
3 eggs
1/2 c. Orange juice
4 tsp. Baking powder
3/4 c. Chopped nuts
1/3 c. Raisins
3/4 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Mashed banana
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chopped nuts,
Candied fruits and raisins. Cream shortening, add sugar, beat until
Light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each
Addition. Combine mashed banana and orange juice; add to creamed
Mixture alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with dry
Ingredients. Turn into a greased, wax-paper lined 9x5x3 loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Cool 20 to 30 minutes before
Turning out on cake rack. Makes one loaf.