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Apricot nut bread
Preheat oven to 350F
Grease and flour loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches or two loaf pans 8 1/2x4 1/2x 2 1/2 inches
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. grated orange peel
3 tbsp. salad oil
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup orange juice
1 egg
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1 cup finely cut up dried apricots

Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl; beat on medium speed 1/2 minute.
Pour into pan(s).
Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from pan(s); cool thoroughly before slicing.
 

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Alternatives:

Date Nut Bread
Omit orange peel, orange juice and apricots. Increase milk to 1 1/4 cups and add 1 cup cut-up dates.

Prune Nut Bread
Omit orange peel, orange juice and apricots. Add 3/4 cup prune juice and 1 cup drained chopped cooked prunes.
 
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