Nutty Cranberry Cheddar Bread |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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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 Ingredients:
3 cups king arthur unbleached 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:
1. 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.
2. 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 removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 3 mini loaves.
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