Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It’s perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus it’s really quick and easy to prepare. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread
Can you freeze Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread?
Securely wrap and freeze individual cooled loaves. To use, thaw at room temperature.
Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- TOPPING:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, apricots and pecans. Spoon into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 189 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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