Holiday Cranberry Orange Bread (Perfect for Gifting!) - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 4 tablespoons butter or shortening
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 12-ounce package (3 cups) fresh cranberries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)