GEORGIA PEACH BREAD

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups pureed peaches
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light.

Add eggs and beat well.

Add peach puree and dry ingredients. Blend well.

Stir in vanilla and chopped pecans and until blended. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let bread cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire racks

Makes 2 loaves