3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1 egg
3/4 c. orange juice
2 c. fresh chopped cranberries
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans (unsalted)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sift dry ingredients together. Using a pastry blended or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour until well mixed (small lumps will remain). Stir in egg and juice, stirring just until moistened.

Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.

Bake 1 hour if one large loaf pan. If using smaller pans, decrease baking time. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven.

Brush top of loaf with melted butter while still warm. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.