Holiday Cranberry Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
juice and grated rind of 1 orange
2 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raw cranberries, halved

Preparation

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Combine the juice and grated rind of orange, melted shortening and enough boiling water to make 3/4 cup.
Add beaten egg.
Blend liquid into dry ingredients.
Stir only until the flour mixture is dampened, add chopped nuts and cranberries.
Pour into greased pan (8 1/2 x 4 x 3-inches).
Push batter into corners of pan.
Allow to stand 20 minutes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 to 70 minutes.
Cool before slicing.