In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Spread half of the batter in two greased and floured 8x4x2 inch loaf pans. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle half over batter. Spread with the remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Description:
"Taste of Home Holiday and Celebrations 2003 Cookbook"
Yield:
"2 loaves"
Spread half of the batter in two greased and floured 8x4x2 inch loaf pans. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle half over batter. Spread with the remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Description:
"Taste of Home Holiday and Celebrations 2003 Cookbook"
Yield:
"2 loaves"

