Apple Loaf
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg", "4 medium-size apples, cored and chopped", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. raisins (optional)", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Combine shortening and sugar in large bowl; mix well.", "Add egg; blend.", "Add remaining ingredients; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.", "Turn into greased, floured bread pan.", "Sprinkle topping over mixture."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "apples", "vanilla", "baking powder", "salt", "flour", "soda", "raisins", "nuts"]