APPLE BREAD (Helen's)

1/2 c. margarine
2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 t. vanilla
2 c. pie apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 t. baking soda dissolved in 2 T. sour milk

Mix the margarine and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour and milk mixture alternately. Stir in apples. Place in a greased (5x8 or 5x9 inch) loaf pan. Spread with topping (4 T. flour, 4 T. sugar, 1 1/2 t. cinnamon and 4 T. melted butter mixed well). Bake 350° for 1 hour or til it tests done. Freezes well.

November, 2001, Menu Minder