Jessica's Beet Nut Bread

• 3/4 shortening
• 1 c sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 ts vanilla
• 2 c shredded beets
• 3 c flour
• 2 ts baking powder
• 1 ts baking soda
• 1/2 ts cinnamon
• 1/4 ts ground nutmeg
• 1 c chopped nuts

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 350'F. For 60-70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Makes 1 loaf.