Sourdough Apricot Spice Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. honey
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 c. thick sourdough starter
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
6 oz. dried apricots, chopped
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Cream
together
the
margarine, brown sugar and honey. Add eggs,
one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.
Stir in baking
powder,
salt,
soda and spices.
Mix in flour and starter;
mix well.
Stir in nuts and apricots.
Spread batter in greased
and floured 10 x 15 x 1-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Cool 15 minutes.
Brush with glaze made of
3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
beat together until smooth.
Cool completely;
cut into squares.