Apple Loaf
["1 scant c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg, beaten", "2 c. chopped apples", "1 heaping c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)"]
["Mix sugar, shortening, beaten egg and chopped apples in separate bowl.", "Combine the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; add to first mixture and beat until smooth.", "Add vanilla and chopped nuts, if desired.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "apples", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "vanilla", "nuts"]