Orange Cream Cheese Bread

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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!!

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Steps

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Combine cream cheese and shortening , creaming well.

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Gradually add sugar , beating until light and fluffy.

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Add eggs , beating well after each addition.

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Combine flour , baking powder and salt.

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Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk , beginning and ending with flour mixture.

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Mix well after each addition.

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Stir in walnuts and orange peel.

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Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-1 / 2 x 4-1 / 2 x 3 inch loaf pans.

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Bake at 375 degrees f for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

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Let cool in pan for 10 mintues.

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Then sprinkle orange juice over loaves.

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Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

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Ingredients

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cream cheese, shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, milk, walnuts, orange peel, orange juice