Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. finely cut dried apricots
warm water
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes.
Beat sugar, shortening, egg and 1/4 cup water together; add orange.
Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.
Combine liquid and dry ingredients.
Blend in drained apricots and nuts.
Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 2-inch pan.
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 325\u00b0.
Do not overbake.