Secret Recipes

Apple Cheese Bread

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups grated or ground cooking apples, including juice
• 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Add apples, cheese and nuts. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix lightly. Bake in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes or three 3 x 6-inch loaf pans for 30 to 35 minutes.

Servings:

1 loaf