Aunt Em's Nut Bread

This Nut Bread is a treat I make for my family at Christmas and Easter and has been in our family for at least 75 yrs. It belonged to an Aunt that passed away over 50 yrs. ago. It is easy to prepare and not too sweet so it is great any time of the year.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

•  aunt em's  nut bread
• 2  eggs, well beaten
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Beat eggs & gradually add sugar. Beat till light & fluffy.
2. Sift flour and baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
3. Mix milk and water to egg mixture in a smaller bowl.
4. Then slowly add the milk,water and egg mixture to the flour stirring well.
5. Stir in butter and nuts.
6. Pour into greased loaf baking pans. Bake in moderate oven at 350% for 55 minute.
7. Cool overnight. May be frozen if desired.
8. Great if made a few weeks in advance to allow flavours to mellow.
9. Delicious spread with sweet butter.