1ST BOWL:

1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix and set aside.

2ND BOWL:

1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. chocolate chips
8 maraschino cherries, cut in pieces

Combine soda, flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Then in a large bowl combine the ingredients of bowl #2 and mix well.

Add the ingredients of bowl #1 to bowl #2.

If pans are not Teflon coated, bread pans should be greased and the bottoms lined with wax paper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Take wax paper off while warm.