Orange Cream Cheese Bread

CindiJ's Note:

I stumbled upon this recipe on line and thought it sounded yummy. I think this would be great with toasted english walnuts and cranberries too. Can't wait to try this!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 Loaves

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions:

1. Combine cream cheese and shortening, creaming well.
2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
4. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
5. Stir in walnuts and orange peel.
6. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 inch loaf pans.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan for 10 mintues. Then sprinkle orange juice over loaves. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I followed the recipe right on down, well, except that I did use two generously rounded tablespoons of minced orange zest, since I wanted the orange flavor to really stand out! This delicious bread is certainly worth making again, for sure! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in New Kids on the Block recipe tag]