Apricot Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots
1 c. warm water
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. apricot nectar
1/2 c. orange juice concentrate
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Chop apricots and soak 30 minutes in water; drain.
Stir in sugar, butter and juices.
Sift flour, baking powder and soda together; add nuts, stirring to coat.
Combine all ingredients, stirring only to mix well.
Let stand 20 minutes before baking. Grease and flour a loaf pan; bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325\u00b0.
Makes 1 loaf.