Grandma Ruthie'S Cranberry Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bread flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine
3/4 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. walnut or pecan pieces (optional)
1 c. frozen whole cranberries (1/2 bag)

Preparation

Makes 1 large (9 x 5-inch) or 2 small (7 x 3-inch) loaf pans. Line the pan(s) with greased wax paper.
In a mixing bowl stir together the dry ingredients.
Cut the margarine into the dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice, grated rind and egg.
Pour the liquid mixture into the dry and mix just enough to dampen; do not beat.
Fold in the nuts (if adding) and cranberries.
The mixture will be stiff and hard to stir.