Honey Bread

by Ernest Freeman

1 1/2 c. honey

1 1/2 c. milk

3/4 c sugar

5  3/4 c. flour

1 1/2 t. baking soda

1 1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

1/3 c. cooking oil

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

Combine honey, milk and sugar.  Bring to a boil and cool.  Mix dry ingredients together, then add nuts, eggs, vanilla and shortening.  Add cooled honey mixture and beat for 2 minutes.  Turn into 4 well-greased pans.  Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour.