Prune-Nut Bread

Name: Prune-Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. dried prunes, chopped; 2 tsp. grated orange rind; 1 c. orange juice; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 c. chopped pecans

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dried prunes, chopped
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. orange juice
2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped pecans

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir gently.
2

Let stand about 30 minutes.
3

Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs and oil to prune mixture; stir well.
4

Add dry ingredients; stir until blended.
5

Stir in pecans.
6

Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7

Cool in pan 10 minutes.
8

Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
9

Yield: 1 loaf.