HOLIDAY SEASON CRANBERRY BREAD

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We always have a lot of people visiting during the holiday season and it's always nice to have a little something homemade on hand to offer. This bread is nice to give away as gifts during the holidays. Delicious plain, with butter or with cream cheese (

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf or 2 half loaves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (if possible)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg, well beaten
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda into large bowl and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons melted butter to 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • Add beaten egg to orange mixture and add to dry ingredients.
  • Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and cranberries.
  • Turn into (greased and floured) 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let stand 24 hours before slicing.
  • This recipe freezes very well - I usually wrap first in Saran Wrap, then wrap it in aluminum foil and then place in zip-lock bags - I generally take out of the freezer the night before serving, if possible.
  • Delicious plain or with butter or cream cheese spread on it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 322.9, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 28.4, Protein 6.5

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