Cranberry Bread

Name: Cranberry Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (if want); 2 c. fresh cranberries, cut in half; 1 Tbsp. shortening, melted; grated peel from 1 orange; juice from 1 orange; water; 1 egg, well beaten

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (if want)
2 c. fresh cranberries, cut in half
1 Tbsp. shortening, melted
grated peel from 1 orange
juice from 1 orange
water
1 egg, well beaten

Directions

1

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2

Add chopped nuts and cranberry halves.
3

Combine together in measuring cup, adding enough water to equal 3/4 cup liquid, melted shortening, orange peel and orange juice.
4

Stir egg into liquid. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring just enough to mix.
5

Place batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan or two smaller pans if for gift giving, spreading evenly, but making the corner and sides a little higher than the center.
6

Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until done
7

(toothpick comes out of center clean).
8

Cool.
9

Slices best when chilled.