Apricot Nut Bread

A moist and flavorful quick bread studded with sweet, chopped apricots and crunchy nuts, with a bright hint of orange juice.

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
1 Cup	Dried Apricots
To Cover	Warm Water (for soaking)
2 Cups	Flour
1 Cup	Sugar
2 tsps	Baking Powder
¼ tsp	Baking Soda
1 tsp	Salt
½ Cup	Chopped Nuts
1	Egg
1 Tbsp	Soft Butter or Shortening
¼ Cup	Orange Juice
¼ Cup	Water

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Instructions

1. Place the dried apricots in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let them soak for 30 minutes to soften.
2. Drain the apricots well and chop them into small pieces. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
3. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with a piece of greased parchment paper.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, soft butter (or shortening), and the egg.
5. Stir in the ¼ cup of water and the ¼ cup of orange juice.
6. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
8. Fold in the chopped nuts and the chopped apricots.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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