Cranberry Bread

Courtesy of Annis H*

Makes 1 small and 3 medium loaves. Half of this makes 2 medium loaves. Trying to make one regular sized loaf (standard loaf pan) with half of the recipe is not a great idea. :)

6 c. flour
3 c. sugar
3 whole eggs
4 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. baking soda
3 cups chopped, fresh cranberries
1 T. salt
3/4 c. shortening (or butter)
3 T. orange rind
2 1/4 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Combine orange juice, rind and eggs. Pour over all at once, into dry ingredients. Mix enough to dampen. Do not over mix or it will be dry. Carefully fold in nuts and cranberries. Bake in greased pans at 325 for 1 hour. Do not bake in convection oven.