CREAM CHEESE NUT BREAD

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
BATTER:
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup whole milk
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; beat in the egg whites. Stir in flour and orange zest; 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 8x4-in. loaf pans. Spread reserved cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 in. of 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 in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

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