#1367 - Cranberry Nut Bread

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice
3 TBSP orange zest (grated orange peel)
1 beaten egg
2 TBSP Crisco shortening
1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries
3/4 cup chopped nuts

In a bowl add flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt--stir. Add orange juice, beaten egg, Crisco, and orange zest--stir until mixed. Add chopped cranberries and chopped nuts--stir well. Spray a bread loaf pan with Pam. Place batter evenly into the loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes--test with a toothpick for doneness.