Orange Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 orange, peeled and diced
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. melted shortening or oil
1 egg, well beaten
3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Combine orange peel, sugar and water; boil and then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to make a thin syrup.
Cool to lukewarm.
Add beaten egg to mixture and enough water to make 2 cups of liquid. Add shortening; then add to flour mixture.
Mix well and then pour into a greased, floured 9 x 9-inch or loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.