Cranberry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted shortening
about 2 Tbsp. boiling water
1 egg well beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts-optional
1 1/2 c. chopped cranberries (measure before chopping)
juice and rind from 1 orange

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together.
Pour orange juice into a measuring cup add rind and melted shortening and enough water to make 3/4 of a cup.
Combine orange juice mixture and beaten egg.
Stir liquid into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fold in cranberries and nuts and pour into a greased loaf pan.
Let stand for 20 minutes before baking.