Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe

Ingredients

 

Makes 2 loaves (32 servings)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 beaten egg

• 1 2/3 cups milk

• 1/4 cup cooking oil

• 1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries

• 3/4 cup chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts

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Method:

1. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, salt, and baking soda. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.

3. In a medium bowl combine the egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).

4. Fold in cranberries and chopped nuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan.

5. Bake in a 350°C oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.

6. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap; store overnight before slicing.