Cranberry Nut Bread

This is a classic for fall! It’s a little different because it has a bit of an orange flavor, which I love.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup  coarsely chopped cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
3. Mix together cranberries, nuts and orange peel. Set aside.
4. Combine dry ingredients then cut in shortening.
5. Stir in orange juice and egg, mixing just to moisten.
6. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
7. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.