Dish

Cranberry Orange Nut Bread

... from Aunt Sandy's Kitchen

• Serves: 8-10 slices
• Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
• Cooking: 55-60 minutes

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Cranberry Orange Nut Bread is a great way to enjoy sweet and tart flavors in one bite, and is quick to make. Cranberry and orange flavors are tasty anytime for breakfast, lunch or snacks. This moist and festive bread is a great holiday treat or any day with coffee or tea.

Bread Ingredients

• 2 cups plain flour + 2 tablespoon for coating cranberries.
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1½ teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¾ cup Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons Shortening
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1½ cups Fresh Cranberries
• ½ cup chopped nuts (pecan)

Orange Glaze Ingredients (Optional)

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. Move oven rack to lower position so that top of pan will be in center of oven.
2. Preheat oven 350°F (177°C) .
3. Grease one 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
4. Cut cranberries into half or smaller.
5. Mix cranberries pieces in extra flour.
6. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl.
7. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, shortening and egg.
8. Mix until well blended.
9. Fold in cranberries.
10. Fold in nuts.
11. Spread batter evenly in loaf pan.
12. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes.
14. Remove from pan; cool completely.
15. Wrap and store overnight.

Glaze Directions (Optional)

1. In a small bowl, mix sugar, orange juice and orange zest.
2. After the bread has completely cooled, spoon glaze over bread.
3. Let the glaze set about 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!