Recipe#1974

Title: Apricot 02

From: jridley@ix.netcom.com (John or Jenn Ridley) 
 Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes 
 Subject: Apricot Bread 
 Date: 11 Dec 1997 06:57:04 -0700 
 Message-ID: <348fd8ba.3408067@smtp.ix.netcom.com> 

1 cup dried apricots
 1/3 cup warm water
 2 1/2 cup flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 1 tsp salt
 2 eggs
 1/2 cup sugar
 milk
 2 Tbsp melted shortening
 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
 Wash apricots in cold water.  Cut in small pieces & soak in warm
 water 2-3 hours.  Beat eggs until light.  Gradually add sugar,
 beating thoroughly.  Drain apricots, saving liquid.  Measure liquid
 and add enough milk to make 1 cup.  Add melted shortening to milk,
 then add apricots.  Add milk/apricot mixture to eggs; then add
 flour, baking powder and salt.  Stir in nuts.  Pour into 3 (7-5/8
 x 3-7/8 x 2 1/4)  loaf pans well-greased and lined with waxed paper.
 Let stand for 10 minutes.  Bake at 350F for 1hr-15minutes.  Remove
 from pan, let cool on rack.
 Note: sometimes this turns out a bit dry, but is still wonderful
 with butter or cream cheese.  Or if you notice that it's dry before
 you put it in the pans, add more milk to the batter.