Cranberry Bread

Oh the memories of caroling! :) Ugh!!!

1 cup cranberries
1 ¼ cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon grated orange peel (optional)
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons oil
1 egg
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Coarsely grind the cranberries, mix with ¼ cup sugar, and set aside. Sift the remaining cup cugar with the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the grated orange rind. Blend in the milk, oil, slightly beaten egg, and nuts. Fold in the cranberries and pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 2 ¾ inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Turn out and cool on rack. Wrap in foil to store. This bread will slice better the second day. Serves 8.

Double recipe makes 6 small loaves. Bake 30 – 40 minutes.