Instructions: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in chopped pecans and 2 teaspoons orange rind.

Combine eggs, orange juice, and mayonnaise; stir into dry mixture just until moistened. Fold in chopped cranberries; spoon into a greased and floured 9- by 5-inch loaf pan.

Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange rind; sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 10 more minutes. Cool bread in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack.

This recipe yields 1 loaf.

Yield: 1 loaf

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