Cranberry Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   In a medium-size bowl, beat butter until creamy.
4. 4
   Beat in sugar until pale and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; stir into butter mixture just until blended. Fold in cranberry sauce and nuts.
7. 7
   Spoon into prepared pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes until pick inserted in center of bread comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool bread in pan 10 minutes; invert onto rack (or will make three 1-pound loaves).
9. 9
   Makes great Christmas gifts.