This bread recipe is greatin the fall or around the holidays but can be made all year round. It is so good, it will become your go to recipe for years to come.
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 c. orange juice
1 T. grated orange peel
2 T. shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 c. Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, shortening and egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread evenly in loaf pan.
Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Wrap and store overnight. Makes 1 loaf -16 slices.