2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. hot water
1 c. pecans
1 1/2 c. cranberries, cut in half

Sift together the first 5 ingredients. Mix salt, eggs, orange juice and melted butter. Add dry ingredients and hot water; mix well. Add nuts and cranberries. Blend dough thoroughly.

Bake in a well-greased loaf pan in a moderate 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from pan and wrap in wax paper while still hot. Put in refrigerator at once. When cold, unwrap.