I think this would make a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving table or Autumn baking. The combination of cranberries and orange are lovely together. The sweetness of the orange tempers the tart cranberries. I don’t know about the addition of cheddar cheese, but it probably works really well – people swear by cheddar cheese on their apple pie, although I have not tried it myself. Note the long standing period – this is not bread to serve straight out of the oven.

Cranberry Bread

2 T shortening

2 c flour

1 c sugar

1 1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t soda

1/2 t salt

2 t grated orange peel

Juice from 1 orange

1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 egg beaten

1 c cranberries halved (use fresh)

1/2 c chopped walnuts

350º. Grease loaf pan. Cut shortening into flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt & peel. Add water to juice to measure 3/4 cup. Blend in with cheese & egg. Fold in cranberries & nuts. Bake 60 to 70 minutes. Let loaf stand 8 hours before slicing.