Cranberry Nut Bread
2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
In a saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups cranberries, sugar and orange peel.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the
cranberries are soft. Remove from the heat; stir in remaining berries
and set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda,
salt, cinnamon and cloves. Combine eggs, sour cream and butter; stir
into dry ingredients until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
Pour into two greased 8-1/2-in. x 4-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaf pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until the bread tests
done. Makes 2 loaves
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