Orange Cream Cheese Bread

Orange Cream Cheese Bread 1-8 oz package cream cheese, softened 1/2 c shortening 1 2/3 c granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 c milk 1/2 c chopped walnuts 2 Tbsp grated orange peel 1/4 c 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 walnuts and orange peel. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 mintues. Then sprinkle orange juice over loaves. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.