Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons orange rind, grated
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Melt butter in boiling water.
  • Add orange rind, orange juice, sugar,
  • vanilla and beaten egg and blend.
  • Sift dry ingredients over orange mixture. Add nuts.
  • Stir just until flour is damp.
  • Batter will be lumpy.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour.