3 c. flour, unsifted
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped nuts
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. prepared fruit or vegetables

Stir together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Add nuts; set aside.

In medium bowl lightly beat eggs, add sugar and oil. Stir until well blended. Stir in vanilla and choice of fruit or veggies. Add flour mixture and stir until evenly moist. Divide batter evenly between 2 well greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes then turn out to cool completely. (Wrap in plastic wrap, keeps well one week in refrigerator.

VARIATIONS:

ORANGE BREAD: Grate 1 tablespoon orange peel. Chop pulp from 4 large oranges to make 2 cups.

APPLE BREAD: Peel, core and shred 3 to 4 apples to make 2 cups. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

ZUCCHINI: Peel and coarsely shred to make 2 cups.

Add to egg and sugar mixture.