Gigi's Honey Orange Bread

Submitted by Krsi Sue

"My Grandma (Gigi) received monthly recipe cards from the Montana-Dakota Utilies Co during World War II. This was a recipe from the month of "January" Year unknown. The comment on the card states: Food for Victory...This satisfies that craving for "Sugar n' Spice""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 slices
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons orange rind, grated
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Cream shortning and honey.
2. Add egg and orange peel.
3. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda together in separate bowl.
4. Combine the two mixes together alternately with juice.
5. Add nuts if desired and mix.
6. Grease a loaf pan.
7. Bake at 350 Degrees for 1 Hour.