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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Orange Cream Cheese Bread ~
1--8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 T baking powder
1 t salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 T grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice
Preheat oven to 375F.
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 in a small bowl. Add
to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning
and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each
addition. Stir in walnuts and orange rind. Pour
batter into 2 greased and floured 8x4 inch loaf pans
(or 6 mini loaf pans). Bake for 55 minutes (30-35
minutes for mini pans) or until a wooden pick
inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to
wire rack to finish cooling.
Makes 2 large or 6 mini loaves
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For gift giving wrap loaves in Saran Wrap. Tie with
Christmas ribbon and small ornament. Add gift tag.
Can also be added to a gift basket.
