Cranberry Walnut Bread

Full of cranberries, a hint of zesty orange and a crunch of walnuts, ideal any time. Thank you We Do Fun Here

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup orange juice
Grated peel of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees; grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• In another bowl, beat egg. Add orange juice, peel, butter and hot water. 
• Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
• Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts.
• Spoon batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Transfer pan to a wire rack; let bread cool 30 minutes.
• Invert onto rack, then immediately turn right side up to cool completely