Apple Cranberry Nut Loaf

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My boss makes this bread every holiday season, and it is soooo good. I couldn't believe my life was devoid of cranberry bread before i met my boss! :) *note - this makes 2 loaves of bread *note2 - the bread requires 2 days of refrigeration before serving. (and it freezes really really well)

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350.

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Grease& flour two 9x5 loaf pans.

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Combine flour , salt& soda- sift together in medium bowl , and set aside.

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In large mixing bowl , cream sugar and shortening.

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Add eggs , sour cream& orange juice.

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Stir flour in until just moistened.

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Fold in cranberries , shredded apple and nuts.

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Divide mixture between prepared loaf pans.

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Bake 50 minutes , or until a tester comes out clean.

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Bread should be golden brown.

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Cool 10 minutes in pans , then cool on rack until cool.

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Wrap each loaf tightly and store in refrigerator for 2 days before slicing , or freeze.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, shortening, eggs, orange juice, sour cream, nuts, fresh cranberries, apple