Apricot Bread

Name: Apricot Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. dried apricots; 3/4 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. butter, softened; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. orange juice; 1/2 c. chopped pecans

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots
3/4 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Directions

1

Cut apricots into small pieces and pour hot water over them. Let soften for 30 minutes.
2

Drain and reserve 1/2 cup juice.
3

Cream butter, sugar and egg.
4

Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
5

Add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice and reserved apricot water.
6

Stir in apricot pieces and nuts.
7

Pour mixture into a greased and floured loaf pan.
8

Bake at 350° for 55 to 65 minutes.