HOLIDAY CRANBERRY BREAD

 

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon soda

¾ cup orange juice

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

2 tablespoons shortening

1 egg

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped or halved

1 cup nuts

 

OVEN 350 1 LOAF

 

In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda. Stir to mix well. Add orange juice, orange peel, shortening and egg to dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. Stir in cranberries and chopped nuts. Turn into 9x5 loaf pan, which has been greased on the bottom only. Bake at 350 for 55 to 65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly before slicing.

 

From: Pillsbury’s Bake Off Breads Cook Book