Orange Nut Bread

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• chopped almonds or 1/3 cup walnuts1⁄3 cup
• raisins, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• grated orange rind↗2 tablespoons
• egg↗1
• orange juice↗1⁄2 cup
• vegetable oil↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in nuts, raisins and orange peel.

3. 3

   Combine beaten egg, orange juice and oil.

4. 4

   Pour into flour mixture.

5. 5

   Mix only until flour is dampened and fruits and nuts are well distributed.

6. 6

   Turn into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake in 350 degree oven 40 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool in pan 10 minutes, turn out of pan and cool completely on rack.

9. 9

   Wrap in waxed paper and store overnight before slicing.

10. 10

    Diabetic- 1 slice, 1/2 inch thick, 1 starchy choice, 1/2 fats and oils choice.