3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped Diamond walnuts
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Resift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups walnuts. Add egg, shortening, milk and vanilla. Mix just until ingredients are blended. Turn into greased and floured loaf pan, 9x5x3-inches. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over top. Bake at 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes. Let loaf stand in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool.

Makes 1 large loaf.