Basic Nut Bread With Fruit Options

Directions

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   OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
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   Apricot Nut Bread; Decrease milk to 1/2 cup; add 4 teaspoons grated orange peel, 3/4 cup orange juice, and 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots.
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   Banana Nut Bread; Decrease milk to 3/4 cup; add 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium).
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   Date Nut Bread; Add 1 cup chopped dates.
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   Orange Nut Bread; Decrease milk to 1/2 cup; add 4 teaspoons grated orange peel and 3/4 cup orange juice.
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   Prune Nut Bread; Decrease milk to 1/2 cup; add 3/4 cup prune juice and 1 cup drained chopped prunes.
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   Heat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, or two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2x2 1/2 inch loaf pans.
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   Measure all ingredients into large mixing bowl.
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   Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, or mix with a whisk until well blended.
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    Pour into pans; bake 55 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.