Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Makes 2 Loaves

Ingredients 
1-8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. baking powder
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. nut of choice (optional)
2 Tbs. fresh lemon peel
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice

Directions
1. Combine cream cheese and butter, cream well
2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy
3. Add eggs, beating well after each addition

4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
5. Stir in nuts and lemon peel
6. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-1/2 x 4 1/2 2x3 inch. loaf pan
7. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes check to make sure it is done by inserting a wooden tooth pick.  If it comes out clean from the center it is done.
8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Then sprinkle lemon juice over loaves.  Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
You can substitute orange peel and orange juice for the lemon as a tasty alternative.