Apricot Bread

Name: Apricot Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 1 cup snipped dried apricots; 2 cups warm water; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup orange juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped nuts

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + soaking Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Yield 1 loaf

Test Kitchen Approved

There's no need to knead this apricot bread or let it rise—it's truly an approachable bread recipe for anyone, regardless of bread-baking experience.

Ingredients

1 cup snipped dried apricots
2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Drain apricots well; add to batter with nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 184 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's yellowed and full of stains. The fruity appearance and taste of this easy-to-make bread blend beautifully with our warm Florida sunshine. It's always a hit whenever I serve it.

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