Apricot Bread
Makes 1 loaf (8 servings)
Time 1 hr 45 min
This not-too-sweet bread is great for family gatherings. The flavor of the orange juice comes through and complements the apricots.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried apricots
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Butter a 9-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Soak apricots for 20 minutes in hot water to cover.
Drain and chop apricots into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside.
Beat sugar, oil and egg together in a mixing bowl.
Stir in 1/4 cup water and orange juice.
Add white flour, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mixing until thoroughly combined.
Stir in walnuts and reserved apricots.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf coms out clean, 55 to 65 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: About 1 Slice, 250 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 40g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 18g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried apricots
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts