3 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. shortening, melted
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, shortening, milk and vanilla and add to dry mix. Stir just until all flour is moistened. Stir in walnuts. Turn into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 80 minutes.

VARIATION: Streusel - Blend 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons butter together. Prepare batter as directed. Pour half into loaf pan. Sprinkle streusel mix over batter. Top with remaining batter. Bake according to instructions.