Cape Cod Cranberry Bread

rind and juice of one orange
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. melted shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 beaten egg
1 cup raw chopped cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or whatever nuts you like)

To rind and juice of 1 orange add enough boiling water to make 3/4 cup in all. Set aside.

Mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.

Cream 2 Tbs. melted shortening, 1 cup sugar and beaten egg. To this mixture add the dry and liquid ingredients, alternating.

Stir in 1 cup cranberries and nuts.

Pour into loaf pan.

Bake at 350º for 1 hour.

Store for 24 hours before eating.