Maryann - This is a wonderful recipe and one of my favorites. I know that you will like it.

MINCEMEAT NUT BREAD
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups prrepared mincemeat
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a medium bowl, cream eggs, vegetable shortening, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Fold in mincemeat and walnuts. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; stir until dryingredients are moistened.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely before slicing. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar.

Yields 1 loaf.