Cheddar Walnut Cranberry Bread

By Sharon123 on November 28, 2005

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Ingredients

    1. 3 cups sifted flour
    2. 1 1/3 cups sugar
    3. 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
    4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
    5. 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
    6. 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
    7. 1/3 cup cold vegetable shortening
    8. 1 orange, juice of, plus
    9. 1 lemon, juice of, adding water to make 1 1/8 cups
    10. 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    11. 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    12. 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped ( or frozen)
    13. 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350*F.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in orange and lemon rinds. Cut iin the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture is like coarse meal.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mixed juices, cheese, and eggs. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
  4. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
  5. To store:.
  6. Wrap snugly in foil or seal in plastic bags. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze up to 3 months.
 
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