Hazel's Cranberry Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg -- beaten
1 large orange
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 cup pecans
1 cup cranberries -- sliced

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease loaf pan and set aside. Grate Orange rind and juice the orange. Combine this mixture in a 3/4 cup measurer. Add boiling water to make 3/4 cup liquid. Sift flour and mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add beaten egg, melted butter and orange juice mixture. Combine and stir in nuts and cranberries. Put in pan and bake for 1 hour, or until test done.

Note: This is a wonderful bread, I love the texture and flavor.