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Nutty Cranberry Cheddar Bread

The combination of cranberries, orange and cheese makes this bread a real taste treat. I often give these lovely quick breads as gifts. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

24 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda
and salt. Cut in shortening until well blended. Stir in the orange
peel and lemon peel. In a measuring cup, combine orange juice and
lemon juice; add enough water to measure 1 cup. Add eggs and juice
mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in the
cheese, cranberries and walnuts.
Pour into three greased and floured 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf
pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before

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Nutty Cranberry Cheddar Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 3 mini
loaves.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 178 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.