2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 c. coarsely grated raw apple (about 2 med.)
1/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Sift together first 7 ingredients; set aside. In mixing bowl combine shortening, sugar and eggs; beat well. Stir in apple and about half of dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and blend. Add rest of flour mixture and stir just until well mixed. Stir in nuts.

Bake in greased 9x5x3 loaf pan at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until done when tested. Turn out on rack to cool thoroughly.