Cranberry Fruit Nut Bread...

This bread spread with the orange butter is delicious!

2 C. flour
1 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. shortening OR butter
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 well beaten egg
3/4 C. orange juice
1 C. fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped (can be frozen)
1/2 C. chopped nuts

Sift together dry ingredients.Cut in shortening.
Combine peel, juice and egg.
Add to dry ingredients, mixing just to moisten.
Fold in berries and nuts.
Turn into greased loaf pans.
Bake 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Cool. Wrap and store overnight.

Orange Butter
Whip 1/2 C. soft butter
Add 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
And 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel. (more if desired)