Apple Buttermilk Loaves

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.

Set aside.

Cream butter and sugars; beat in eggs one at a time and vanilla.

Stir in buttermilk alternately with flour mixture.

Fold in apples, nuts and orange peel.

Pour into two 8½ x 8½ x 2 5/8 inch greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Wrap and let stand overnight to allow flavors to blend.