Autumn Apple Bread

1/4 c Shortening

2/3 c Sugar

2 Eggs, beaten

2 c All purpose flour, sifted

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Salt

2 c Apples, coarsely grated,

-peeled raw 1 tb Grated lemon peel

2/3 c Nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Sift next 4 ingredients. Add alternately with apples to egg mixture. Stir in lemon rind and nuts. Bake in floured, greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan in preheated 350 oven for approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Cool before slicing.