APRICOT NUT BREAD

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A pleasing combination of apricots and pecans make a lovely quick bread for your family or friends. I make this using Spelnda for 1/2 of the sugar. Low in added fat and cholesterol. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup skim milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
10 large dried apricot halves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a non-stick 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
  • Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Pour into pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; turn out and cool thoroughly.
  • Slice into 16 even slices.

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