Apricot-Walnut Loaf
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Dried apricots add their tangy flavor as well as colorful flecks of gold to this quick bread recipe.


Apricot-Walnut Loaf

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Servings: 1 loaf (12 slices)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Related Categories: Bread and Pastry, Christmas Breakfast and Brunch, Easter Breads, Fruit
 
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Ingredients
  • 2/3  cup
    dried apricots, chopped
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  • 1/2  cup
    dark raisins, chopped
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  • 3/4  cup
    boiling water
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  • 2-1/2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 3/4  cup
    sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/2  cup
    milk
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  • 1/4  cup
    butter, melted, slightly cooled
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  • 1 
    egg
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  • 1/2  cup
    walnuts, chopped
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat nonstick 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan with cooking spray.
2.
Combine apricots, raisins and water in bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, until most of water is absorbed.
3.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl.
4.
Mix milk, butter and egg in measuring cup.
5.
Make well in flour mixture; add milk mixture, dried fruit with remaining water and nuts. Stir liquid into flour mixture just until evenly moistened. Scrape into pan.
6.
Bake in 350 degrees F oven 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Turn bread out on rack; let cool.
Nutrition information
Calories 254, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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