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
1 c. raw cranberries
juice and grated rind of 1 orange
2 tsp. shortening
boiling water
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients.
Combine juice and orange rind, shortening and enough boiling water to make a total of 3/4 cup. Add egg.
Blend liquid into dry ingredients, stir only until flour mixture is dampened.
Add nuts and cranberries.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
Push batter up into corners of pan, leaving the center slightly hollowed.
For well rounded loaf, allow batter to stand in pan for 20 minutes before baking.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 to 70 minutes.
Cool thoroughly before slicing.