This is an easy quick bread that is a staple at our house during the holidays.   The hard part is letting it fully cool before slicing as the delicious aroma has everyone in the family sneaking into the kitchen to grab a taste.  Let them indulge.  After all, it is the holidays.

Mom’s Holiday Cranberry Bread

1 ¼ cups cranberries (halved)
½ cup walnuts (chopped)
2 cups flour (sifted)
1 cup sugar (reduce by 1/4 cup if you prefer less sweet)
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup shortening or butter (softened)
1 egg (well beaten)
1 tsp. grated orange peel
¾ cup orange juice

Directions:

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