2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. raw cranberries, halved
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. shortening, melted
Hot water
Juice and grated rind of 1 orange

Sift together dry ingredients. To juice and rind of orange add shortening and boiling water to make 3/4 cup liquid. Add egg to dry ingredients. Add liquid, nuts, and cranberries. Stir well. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees (check after 50 minutes).