Orange Bread

Contributed byRussell E. Walker
Sliced loaf of baked orange bread on a white plate, garnished with orange slices.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup orange juice (fresh)
  • 3/4 cup nuts (finely chopped)
Yield: 1 Loaf
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Instructions

Cream shortening; continue creaming while adding honey. Add egg and beat well. Add orange peel. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with orange juice. Beat until smooth. Stir in nuts. Pour into 9 x 5 x 3-inch greased pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, or until done. Cool 10 minutes in pan and then remove and wrap in wax paper or aluminum foil. Store overnight to blend flavors. Makes 1 loaf.

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