Cranberry Fruit Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12-oz. cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 c. pecan halves
1 c. chopped mixed candied fruits
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
4 c. 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

In a bowl, combine whole cranberries, pecans, mixed fruit, dates, raisins and orange peel with 1/4 c. flour and mix to coat; set aside.
In another bowl, combine sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, then mix in orange juice, shortening and water.
Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in the cranberry mixture.
Spoon into 3 greased and waxed paper lined 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch loaf pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done.
Cool 10 minutes in the pans and then remove to wire racks.
Remove waxed paper and let cool completely on the racks.