1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped pecans
Grated rind of 1 lg. orange
Pinch salt

Cream the butter and sugar. Beat the egg yolks and orange rind. Add the orange juice and stir in the dry ingredients. Mix in the pecans. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter. Grease 1 loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. Makes 1 loaf.