Cranberry Nut Bread

By stkappleto

A delicious quick bread. Great for the holidays. Slices best when chilled.

Ingredients

• 2 C all purpose flour
• 1 C granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 C butter melted
• 3/4 C orange juice
• 1 tsp grated orange rind
• 1 egg
• 1 C frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped in the blender
• 1/2 C walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grease 9 by 5 inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda.
3. Stir in butter. Combine the juice, egg and peel, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix just to moisten.
4. Fold in berries and nuts.
5. Bake for about 60 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove from pan, cool completely. Wrap and store in the refrigerator until cold.
6. Slice carefully so the bread does not crumble.