Apple Bread 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 tablespoon buttermilk 2 cups sifted Self-Rising Flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom of 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside. Cream 1 cup sugar, shortening, and vanilla with electric mixer in mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and buttermilk; blend well. Add flour; blend well. Stir in lemon peel and apples. Pour into prepared pan. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Gently loosen sides of loaf. Turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. Share this page with a friend! Practical Kitchen.com - Cooking with Your Busy Life In Mind! http://www.practicalkitchen.com