Kentucky Apple Bread

This one is from my home state of Kentucky.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  peeled chopped apple
•  extra cinnamon, for topping
•  extra sugar, for topping

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar until light.
2. Add egg and milk.
3. Sift cinnamon, flour, salt, baking powder and soda into liquid mixture and add apples before stirring.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Pour into greased 9x5-inch pan.
6. Sprinkle top with one part cinnamon to 3 parts sugar.
7. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes.