Little Gift Breads
Bake them in cans! Follow Nut Bread recipe ([page 12]) or any of the variations. Divide batter between 3 well greased no. 2 cans or 5 well greased soup cans, filling cans slightly more than half full. Bake uncovered no. 2 cans 45 to 50 min.; soup cans about 40 min. in mod. oven (350°) until toothpick stuck into center comes out clean.
Serving, Storing, Freezing Ideas:
Cool thoroughly before slicing. Use thin sharp knife to prevent crumbling.
Nut bread slices spread with cream cheese are delicious for teas as well as lunch boxes.
Nut breads with the orange juice base are an excellent bread for mailing as a gift.
Individual round nut breads make attractive gifts for Christmas and other holidays.
Nut breads will keep a week in the refrigerator if wrapped tightly in aluminum foil, and will keep well wrapped in foil in the freezer.