2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder (double-acting)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
juice and grated rind of 1 orange
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 cups fresh cranberries, each sliced in half

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine orange juice, grated rind, melted shortening, and enough water to make 3/4 cup juice; then stir in beaten egg. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just enough to dampen. Fold in halved cranberries and nuts.

Spoon into greased loaf pan (9x5x3-inch) spreading it evenly making corners and sides slightly higher than center.

Bake in moderate oven (350°F) for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool.

Note: Store overnight for easy slicing.