Apricot Bread

11 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 2 c. plain flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover apricots with warm water and soak 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. 3
    Blend sugar, butter and egg.
  4. 4
    Add water and orange juice.
  5. 5
    Sift dry ingredients together and add to liquids.
  6. 6
    Beat until smooth.
  7. 7
    Add apricots and nuts.
  8. 8
    Blend thoroughly.
  9. 9
    Pour into greased loaf pan which has been lined with wax paper.
  10. 10
    Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
  11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes.
  12. 12
    Cool and remove from pan.
  13. 13
    This recipe doubles easily to make 2 loaves.

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