Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped apricots
1/2 c. warm water
1 egg
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Preparation

Soak apricots in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 minutes.
Beat eggs, sugar and melted margarine.
Add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice.
Add apricots and nuts.
Pour into a greased and floured 5 x 9-inch bread pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.