Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, shortening and egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in cranberries and walnuts (if using). Spread evenly in loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Wrap and store overnight.