Put two cupfuls of flour, two rounding teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a half teaspoonful of salt in a flour sieve, sift thoroughly once or twice and add two-thirds of a cupful of finely-chopped nuts, pecans or peanuts. Beat one egg lightly, without separating, add one cupful of milk, turn this into the flour mixture, stir thoroughly and quickly until well mixed, turn into a square greased pan, cover, stand aside ten minutes, and bake in a moderately quick oven three-quarters of an hour.

Raisin Bread

Make precisely the same as nut bread, substituting a cupful of chopped raisins for the nuts.