2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. apples, coarsely grated
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Mix first 7 ingredients and set aside. Combine shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Beat well. Stir in apples and 1/2 of dry ingredients. Add milk and rest of flour. Add nuts. Bake in 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan at 350 degrees. Bake at 325 degrees in glass pan. Bake 55-60 minutes.