Cranberry Orange Pecan Loaf

As we move from one holiday to another, it is not too late to enjoy a little more taste of cranberry.  With it's bright red color, cranberry is a great taste for both November and December.  This loaf is great as a breakfast, or even as a dessert.  It comes together easily and quickly, and is sure to be a hit in your home.

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 T. butter melted
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 2 cup fresh cranberries chopped
• 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts,  chopped
• zest from one orange
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• In a larger size bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  A whisk works well for combining these.  In another bowl combine the eggs, butter,  orange juice and zest.  Whisk well.  Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until the two come together.  Stir in the cranberries and nuts.  Spray a metal loaf pan with cooking spray.  Put mixture into the pan, spread out evenly.  Bake at 375 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing loaf from pan.  Cool on a wire rack before cutting.