1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
3/4 c. water
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
2 tbsp. oil
1 egg
2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. halved fresh or frozen whole cranberries
1 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9"x5" loaf pan. In large bowl, blend sugar, orange peel, water, orange juice, oil and egg; mix well. Add flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda, stirring just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool and wrap; store in refrigerator. Makes 1 loaf.