Cranberry Bread

The secret here is a the cardamon and it definitely makes this recipe. This is one of my favorite quick breads to make.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter
• 4  tablespoons hot water
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 4  cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking soda
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cardamom
• 2  cups cranberries, washed and picked through
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice

Directions

1. In a bowl mix together sugar, melted butter, hot water, eggs, and orange juice.
2. In a separate bowl mix togehter flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cardamon, and cranberries.
3. Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans.
4. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes.
5. Mix remaining sugar and juice; pour over baked loaves and bake 10 minutes more.