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A tasty treat to bake and share during the holiday season. These instructions make two small loaves or one regular loaf.

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cups whole milk or low fat

12 ounces fresh cranberries

Walnuts or pecans, ¼ cup, chopped

Additional butter and flour for the pans, 1 teaspoon each

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two mini-loaf pans or one 8 × 4-inch loaf pan. Set the butter out so it becomes...