Grease bottom of loaf pan, 9x5x3-inches. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in orange peel (about 1 tablespoon), the juice of 1 orange and 1 egg. Stir only until the flour is moistened. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread evenly in pan.

Bake at 350°F until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes.

Loosen edges of loaf with spatula; remove from pan. Let stand at least 8 hours before slicing.

Note: If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt. Reduce baking soda to 1/4 teaspoon.

Note: Whole wheat flour (part or all) can be substituted in this recipe for variety. You might need to add a tablespoon or so extra (up to 2 cups). The resulting bread may be a bit heavier, but makes for a hearty loaf. We often add sunflower seeds and/or dried blueberries, Goji berries, too.

Submitted by: CM