Apple Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
4 medium-size apples, cored and chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine shortening and sugar in large bowl; mix well.
Add egg; blend.
Add remaining ingredients; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn into greased, floured bread pan.
Sprinkle topping over mixture.