HOLIDAY NUT BREAD

2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 (9 oz.) pkg. None Such condensed mincemeat, crumbled
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Place rack in lowest oven position; preheat to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In bowl, beat margarine and sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs. Add milk and flour mixture; mix well. Stir in mincemeat and nuts. Turn into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Bake 1 hour and 25 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan. Cool. Store tightly wrapped.

Makes 1 (9x5-inch) loaf