Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. melted shortening
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. cranberries, cut in half

Method

  • Sift first 5 dry ingredients together.
  • Beat egg and add shortening, orange juice and hot water.
  • Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Add nuts and cranberries.
  • Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes at 325°.
  • Brush bread with butter; wrap in waxed paper while hot and place in refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Remove paper; wrap in towel and put back in refrigerator.