Orange Cream Cheese Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cream cheese and shortening, creaming well.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, beating well after each.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. 6
   Mix well and stir in walnuts and orange rind.
7. 7
   Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Sprinkle orange juice over loaves.
11. 11
    Remove to wire racks to finish cooling.