2 1/2 c. flour, unsifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 (9 oz.) pkg. condensed mincemeat, crumbled
3/4 c. nuts, chopped

Place rack in lowest oven position; preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. In bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs. Add milk and flour mixture; mix well. Stir in mincemeat and nuts. Turn into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, 25 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool. Store tightly wrapped.