2 tbsp. shortening
2 c. regular flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. cranberries, chopped or halved
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. grated orange peel
Juice from 1 orange
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease loaf pan 9 x 5 x 3 inches. Cut shortening into flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and peel. Add water to juice to measure 3/4 cup. Blend in with cheese and egg. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Bake 60-70 minutes. Let loaf stand 8 hours before slicing.