Holiday Breads(Many Variations!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2-1/2 c. flour
1-1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
Ingredients for variations are shown below

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl at low speed.
Beat on medium for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl often.
Bake 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done.
Refrigerate overnight for better slicing.