Apricot Pecan Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
2. 2
   Add orange peel, pecans and apricots.
3. 3
   Mix with fingers to coat.
4. 4
   Beat apricot juice, orange juice and egg with wire whisk. Pour liquid into dry ingredients; do not overmix, just fold until blended.
5. 5
   Add margarine; mix. Spoon into buttered and floured loaf pans.
6. 6
   Place on table with thump to expel air bubbles.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bread tests done.
8. 8
   Remove from oven.
9. 9
   Cool 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Loosen sides with knife and turn onto rack.