Orange Cream Cheese Bread

Orange Cream Cheese Bread

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2/3 cup orange juice

Combine cream cheese and shortening, creaming well. Gradually add sugar, beating
until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with
milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.

Stir in nuts, orange peel and extract. Pour batter into two 8- or 9-inch loaf
pans which have been coated with vegetable cooking spray.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in
center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; orange pour juice over
loaves. Remove to wire rack to cool.