NUTTY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR BREAD

Nutty Cranberry Cheddar Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until well blended. Stir in the orange zest and lemon zest. 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 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 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.

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