Apricot Bread

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dried apricots (about 1/2 pkg.)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak apricots for 30 minutes in warm water.
  2. 2
    Mix sugar, shortening and egg thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Stir in 1/4 cup water and orange juice.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and stir into liquid to form batter.
  5. 5
    Blend in chopped nuts and apricots.
  6. 6
    Line bottom of pan with waxed paper.
  7. 7
    Grease and flour sides of pan.
  8. 8
    Pour in batter and let stand 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350° for 55 minutes.
  10. 10
    Makes 1 large loaf or 2 medium or 3 small loaves.

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