Cranberry Orange Pecan Loaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° and grease a metal 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, beat eggs with a whisk, add zest from large orange, 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice from orange, melted butter and whisk until blended.

Step 4

Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until just blended.

Step 5

Gently fold in cranberries and pecans.

Step 6

Spoon batter into greased pan and bake for 55 - 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove from oven and place on wire rack for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Turn out from pan and cool completely on wire rack.