Apple Bread

1 C sugar

½ C shortening

2 eggs

1 t vanilla

2 C flour

1 t baking powder

1 t baking soda

½ t salt

2 C apples, pared, chopped (about 4 med)

½ C nuts, chopped

1 T sugar

¼ t cinnamon

∙ Cream sugar, shortening, eggs, and vanilla.

∙ Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt till smooth

∙ Stir in apples and nuts.

∙ Spread in greased and floured 9x5x3 loaf pan.

∙ Mix 1 T sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over batter.

∙ Bake at 350' 50-60 min.

∙ High altitude (3500-6500 ft.):

∙ Decrease 1 C sugar to ¾ C

∙ Decrease 1 t baking powder to ¾ t.

∙ Bake at 375'