Holiday Season Cranberry Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (if possible)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda into large bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Add 2 tablespoons melted butter to 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.

3. 3

   Add beaten egg to orange mixture and add to dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.

5. 5

   Stir in chopped nuts and cranberries.

6. 6

   Turn into (greased and floured) 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour.

8. 8

   Let stand 24 hours before slicing.

9. 9

   This recipe freezes very well - I usually wrap first in Saran Wrap, then wrap it in aluminum foil and then place in zip-lock bags - I generally take out of the freezer the night before serving, if possible.

10. 10

    Delicious plain or with butter or cream cheese spread on it.