Apricot Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup skim milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
10 large dried apricot halves, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a non-stick 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
Pour into pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; turn out and cool thoroughly.
Slice into 16 even slices.