2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. grated orange rind (rind of 1 orange)
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. orange juice (about 1 orange)
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
6 walnut halves

Grease loaf pan 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches). Measure flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into sifter. Melt butter in boiling water in medium size bowl. Blend in orange rind and juice, sugar, vanilla and slightly beaten egg.

Sift dry ingredients over orange mixture, add nuts, stir just until all flour is dampened. Batter will be lumpy. Pour batter into greased pan, place walnut halves on top. Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove loaf from pan. Cool on wire rack. Wrap in waxed paper, store in breadbox. Bread keeps well and it slices better the day after baking.