Thursday, November 8, 2007

Cranberry Apple Bread

A holiday favorite - serve with whipped cream cheese for breakfast!!

Cranberry Apple Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup orange juice
1 egg, beaten well
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup apples, coarsely chopped

Directions:
Sift dry ingredients in large bowl. Cut in shortening. Combine juice and egg in a small bowl. Add to the dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Fold in the fruit. Spoon into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack. When cool, place in plastic bag with 2 to 3 slices of fresh apple. Refridgerate several days.

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