Apricot Nut Bread
Apricot Nut Bread might be just the bread you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 349 calories. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of baking powder, shortening, apricots, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Soak apricots in water to cover 5 minutes; drain and coarsely chop. Set aside.
Combine sugar, shortening, and egg in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Gradually add orange juice and water, beating until well blended.
Set aside 1/4 cup flour in a small mixing bowl. Sift together remaining flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to orange juice mixture, beating well after each addition.
Dredge pecans and reserved apricots in reserved flour. Fold into batter. Spoon batter into a greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
Remove bread from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.