Apple Walnut Bread Recipe

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I first made this bread when I was in high school in 1929. The recipe has stood the test of time! —Helen Rebic, McAllen, Texas

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Apple Walnut Bread Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

15 55 70

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4-1/2 teaspoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped tart apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixtures. Fold in apple and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 199 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Apple Walnut Bread in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p41