Ingredients

serves 8. serving size: 1 slice.

　　1/4 cup vegetable shortening, plus more for pan

　　2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　2 teaspoons baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1 cup sugar

　　3/4 cup milk

　　1/4 cup fresh orange juice

　　1 egg

　　1 tablespoon grated orange rind

　　1 cup chopped nuts

　　

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.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Enjoy with tea or coffee at any time, day or night.

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