Autumn Apple Bread

1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups sifted enriched flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely grated raw apples
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Mix and sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add alternately with grated apple to egg mixture. Stir in lemon peel and walnuts (batter will be stiff). Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan, 8 by 5 by 2 inches, at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes. Do not slice until cold.
JL in South Jersey

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