Apricot Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Wash apricots, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cook 5 minutes, then drain, saving liquid.
3. 3
   Chop apricots very fine and set aside.
4. 4
   Add salt and baking soda to sifted flour and sift again.
5. 5
   Cream butter and sugar; stir in beaten egg.
6. 6
   Alternate, adding flour mixture to sugar mixture with milk and apricot liquid. Fold in chopped apricots.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated 350° oven in a wax paper lined loaf pan about 50 minutes.
8. 8
   Will make 1 large loaf or 2 medium loaves.
9. 9
   Test with toothpick in center to be sure it is well done before removing from oven.