Instructions: Beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla.

Stir in beets. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9x5" loaf pan. Bake at 350F.

for 60-70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.

Makes 1 loaf.

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