Apricot Nut Tea Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots, chopped (6 oz.)
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided in directions
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. flour (all-purpose), sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Soak apricots for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cream together 1 cup sugar, shortening and eggs.
Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and orange juice.
Add dry ingredients and blend well.
Drain apricots and stir into mixture.
Add nuts and stir.
Pour mixture into a greased and floured loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool completely.
Wrap tightly to freeze.
Freezes nicely.
A moist bread that is better if eaten a day after it is baked.
Serves 12.