Cranberry Orange Bread - The Happy Ladle

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)