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Blueberry Bread

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1/2 t. soda
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
2 T. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
1 T. orange or lemon rind, grated
Boiling water
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9 x 5" loaf pan. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Blend in shortening. Stir in egg. Add enough boiling water to orange juice and rind to make 1 cup. Stir into flour mixture. Add
blueberries and nuts, stir gently. Pour batter into repared pan. Bake 60 minutes. Makes 1 loaf.
Source: Jeri Sprouse, Mission Viejo Community Cookbook