Orange-Banana Bread

2 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
4 t Baking powder
3/4 t Salt
3/4 c Chopped nuts
1 1/2 c Mixed candied fruits
1/3 c Raisins
1/2 c Shortening
3/4 c Sugar
3 ea Eggs
1/2 c Mashed banana
1/2 c Orange juice

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chopped nuts,
candied fruits, and raisins.

Cream shortening, add sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs,
one at a time, beating after each addition.

Combine mashed banana and orange juice; add to creamed mixture
alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with dry
ingredients.

Turn into a greased, 9x5x3 loaf pan.

Bake at 350 F 75 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before turning
out on cake rack.

Makes 1 loaf