Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped
1/2 c. pitted dates, chopped
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Pour boiling water over apricots and dates.
Add shortening, sugar and salt; cool.
Add egg, flour, baking powder and nuts; mix well.
Turn into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours (75 minutes).