Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried apricots, chopped
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Soak dried fruit for 20 minutes in warm water.
Cream together 1 cup sugar, shortening and egg.
Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and the orange juice.
Add dry ingredients; blend well.
Drain apricots and stir into batter.
Add nuts.
Bake in greased and floured loaf pan at 350\u00b0 for 65 minutes or until done.
Makes 1 loaf.