APRICOT PECAN BREAD

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Enjoy slices of this fruit and nut quick bread alongside breakfast or as a snack any time of day. One loaf won't last long!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, combine the egg, orange juice and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and apricots., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.