Cranberry Fruit Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
2 c. pecan halves
1 c. chopped, mixed candied fruit
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. orange juice
1/4 c. shortening, melted
1/4 c. warm water

Preparation

Combine cranberries, pecans, fruit, dates, raisins and orange peel with 1/4 cup flour; set aside.
In another bowl, combine sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs.
Add orange juice, shortening and water.
Add flour mixture; stir just until combined. Fold in cranberry mixture.
Spoon into three greased and wax paper-lined 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 to 65 minutes or until breads test done.
Yields 3 loaves.