When I think of Christmas, I think of this bread. It reminds me of family and fun times around the dining table–all fond, happy memories. Enjoy!
Cranberry Fruit Bread
2 cups sifted white flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Juice and grated rind of one medium orange
2 Tablespoons melted shortening or oil
1 egg, well-beaten
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 cups partially frozen cranberries, cut in halves
1- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2- Sift dry ingredients together.
3- Combine orange juice, rind, shortening and enough water to make total of 3/4 cup, then stir in egg.
4- Pour this into dry ingredients, mixing just enough to moisten.
5- Fold in cranberries and nuts.
6- Bake in standard sized loaf pan for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
7-Serve with softened butter.
Yield: 1 loaf
From: Grandma Blaisdell
sarah, this looks so good. i might have to make this. i usually do my standard chocolate chip pumpkins bread around the holidays, but maybe i’ll switch it up this year. pam
This was cool to read, thanks.
omg….have to try this! thx alot for sharing…