Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried apricots, diced
1 c. boiling water
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Mix diced apricots and boiling water and let stand 15 minutes. Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs; add apricots and water to mixture.
Stir in flour, salt and baking soda.
Add nuts to mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Makes 2 small or 1 large loaf.