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Cream Cheese Nut Bread

I went to a luncheon with some girlfriends a few years ago, and the hostess served this bread. We all marveled at the wonderful flavor and texture.

24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
BATTER:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; beat in the egg whites.
Stir in flour and orange peel; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a
small bowl, beat the egg, milk, honey and oil; stir into dry
ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts.
Spoon a fourth of the batter into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf
pans. Spread reserved cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 in. of

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Cream Cheese Nut Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

edges. Spoon remaining batter over filling and carefully spread to
cover (pans will not be very full).
Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.
Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 201 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.