Holiday Cranberry Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.Slice the cranberries in halves and place in a small mixing bowl. Toss well with cup of the sugar; set aside.Into a large bowl, sift flour, the remaining cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. 2
   Add the walnuts and sugared cranberries; mix well.In another bowl, beat the egg lightly and stir in the orange juice, orange rind, and melted butter. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add orange juice mixture.
3. 3
   Mix only enough to moisten the dry ingredients.Turn batter into prepared loaf pan.
4. 4
   Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a tester inserted in the middle of loaf comes out clean.
5. 5
   Remove from oven and place on wire rack. Gently run a knife around the edges of the pan. Turn out loaf and set upright on wire rack to cool completely. Wrap securely in plastic wrap when cooled.