Cranberry Bread

Name: Cranberry Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. raw cranberries; juice and grated rind of 1 orange; 2 tsp. shortening; boiling water; 1 egg, well beaten; 1 c. chopped nuts

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raw cranberries
juice and grated rind of 1 orange
2 tsp. shortening
boiling water
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Sift together dry ingredients.
2

Combine juice and orange rind, shortening and enough boiling water to make a total of 3/4 cup. Add egg.
3

Blend liquid into dry ingredients, stir only until flour mixture is dampened.
4

Add nuts and cranberries.
5

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
6

Push batter up into corners of pan, leaving the center slightly hollowed.
7

For well rounded loaf, allow batter to stand in pan for 20 minutes before baking.
8

Bake at 350° for 60 to 70 minutes.
9

Cool thoroughly before slicing.