Cranberry Bread

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
Combine juice and rind of 1 orange
2 Tbsp. of shortening - put in cup and add boiling water to equal 3/4 cup
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup sliced raw cranberries

Blend the liquids into the dry ingredients. Stir just enough to wet. Add nuts and cranberries. Pour into greased loaf pan and let stand 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool thoroughly before slicing.