Nut Bread

2 1/2 C all purpose flour
1 C sugar
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp salad oil (vegetable)
1 1/4 C milk
1 egg
1 C finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan or 2 8 1/2 x4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl; beat on medium speed 1/2 minute, scraping side & bottom of bowl constantly.

Pour into pan (s) Bake 55-65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out
clean. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly before slicing.

VARIATIONS
Apricot Nut: Decrease milk to 1/2 C add 4 tsp grated orange peel, 3/4 C orange juice & 2 C finely chopped dried apricots.

Date Nut: Add 1 C cut-up dates.

Orange Nut: Substitute orange juice in place of the milk. Add 4 tsp grated orange peel.