Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe

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A slightly cinnamony cranberry bread made even more special by a tart and creamy topping. --The Four Chimneys Inn, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Yield: Makes 1 loaf

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg
• 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Sift onto waxed paper all the dry ingredients. Add the walnuts. In mixing bowl beat egg and add 1 cup cranberry sauce and oil. Add the dry ingredients. Stir till blended. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes. Cool. Blend 1/2 cup cranberry sauce with cream cheese; mix in grated lemon rind. Spoon over each slice when ready to serve.