Cranberry Orange Bread

A holiday favorite!

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. sugar

1 1/2 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

1/2 t. baking soda

3/4 c. orange juice

1 t. grated orange peel

2 T. butter

1 well-beaten egg

1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen) (1/2 a bag usually)

1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, butter, and egg. Mix until well-blended. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Turn into a greased loaf pan (9x5 or mini loaf pans). Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a rack 15 minutes; remove from pan.

Makes 1 loaf.