Apricot Nut Bread

Name: Apricot Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. dried apricots, cut up; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. soft butter or margarine; 1/3 c. water; 3/4 c. frozen orange juice; 3 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 c. chopped, toasted almonds; 3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. dried apricots, cut up
2 eggs, beaten
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. soft butter or margarine
1/3 c. water
3/4 c. frozen orange juice
3 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. chopped, toasted almonds
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Soak apricots in warm water for 2 hours.
2

Drain well.
3

Mix sugar, butter, eggs, water and orange juice.
4

Add dry ingredients and add to first mixture, blending thoroughly.
5

Fold in apricots and nuts.
6

Pour into three 1 pound pans that have been greased and lined with waxed paper.
7

Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until done.