Orange Pecan Quick Bread
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons orange rind
2 tablespoons melted margarine or butter
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until thick and ivory color. Add water, juice, and evaporated milk. Blend well, add orange rind and margarine.
Add flour mixture to egg mixture and stir only until well blended. Add nuts. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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