Apricot Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. walnuts

Preparation

Soak dried apricots in warm water for 15 minutes.
Drain water and cut apricots into pieces.
Set aside.
Cream in shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs; blend well.
Add sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately with water and orange juice.
Fold in apricots and nuts.
Pour batter in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Push batter into corners of pan, leaving center slightly hollow.
Let stand for 20 minutes before baking.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 60 to 65 minutes.