6 c. sifted flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar

Grease and flour three 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together dry ingredients, cut in 1 cup shortening until mixture resembles corn meal. In another bowl, combine 4 eggs and 2 1/2 cups milk. Add 2 tablespoons grated orange rind. Add milk mixture, dry ingredients, stirring until just dampened. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 2 cups whole fresh cranberries; pour into loaf pans. Bake one hour or until cake tester comes out clean. Remove from pan, cool. Wrap and store overnight for easier slicing.