The best food buys for the month of December include apples, cranberries, oranges, and nuts.  This list seems perfect for Cranberry Orange Bread. This bread is easy to make in the bread machine, and is wonderful to have on hand for quick, nutritious snacks and breakfasts during the holidays. The bread also toasts beautifully.

1 1/8 Cups Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
3 Cups Bread Flour
1 Tablespoon Dry Milk Powder
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Ground Allspice
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Package (.25 Ounce) Active Dry Yeast
1 Cup Sweetened Fried Cranberries
1/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.  Select cycle; press Start.  If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the cranberries and nuts at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Yield: 14 servings.