Cape Cod Cranberry Bread

Subject: Cape Cod Cranberry Bread Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:56 am

1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup butter, margarine or vegetable shortening

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup light corn syrup or light molasses

1 cup hot water

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

2 cups post 40% bran flakes or post grape-nuts flakes

Mix flour with soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Cream butter, gradually beat in sugar. Add egg and beat until well blended. Gradually beat in corn syrup and water. Add flour mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in cranberries and cereal. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm, cut in squares, with butter, whipped topping or a sauce, if desired.