2 3/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
1/2 c. milk
2 lg. eggs
1 c. fresh cranberries
1/2 c. pecan pieces

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, heat butter just until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in orange peel, juice, and milk. Beat in eggs. Add liquid to dry ingredients; stir until moistened. Fold in berries and nuts. Turn into pan.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove pan; cool bread completely. Wrap and let bread stand overnight before slicing.