Thrifty loaf

I'll put the kettle on, shall I?

Cranberry bread recipe* courtesy of Shelagh-in-Toronto, using all the cranberries that Scooter and Hamish didn't make off with to hide under sofas and behind cupboards.

A sweet, easy, interesting (I'm trying to cut down on using the word delicious but it is!) tea loaf; pecans and raisins added. No need for butter, but, you know, if you want to......

One is for Roger and Tim (happy birthday, Professor!) and one is for me and anyone who cares to pop in. Tea loaves and afternoon tea were made for each other.

Thank you for all your other cranberry suggestions too!

*Recipe:

Sift:

• 2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Add:

• 3/4 cup caster sugar

Make a well in the dry ingredients, and add:

• grated rind and juice of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg, beaten

Mix together, adding more liquid (water or milk) if required to bind, and fold in:

• 1/2 c walnuts (I used pecans and a small handful of raisins) - optional
• 2 cups chopped cranberries

Bake in loaf tin/s for 45-50 minutes at 350/180 degrees