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

Directions

1

Combine cream cheese and shortening, creaming well.

2

Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

3

Add eggs, beating well after each addition.

4

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

5

Stir in walnuts and orange peel.

6

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

7

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

8

Let cool in pan for 10 mintues. Then sprinkle orange juice over loaves. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling

YUMMY!!!