Cranberry Orange Bread

1 C fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
¾ C nuts, chopped (optional)
1 Tbsp orange peel, grated
2 C flour
1 C sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp shortening
¾ C orange juice
1 egg, well beaten

Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour 9 X 5 X 3 loaf pan.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Cut in shortening. Stir in orange juice, egg and orange peel, mixing just enough to moisten. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Bake 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before cutting. Makes 1 loaf.

~Tracy Gergetz