ORANGE APRICOT LOAF

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A great loaf to warm you up on a cold, rainy day. It's bursting with apricot and orange flavor and sure to put a pleasant smell in the air when it's baked.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup sultana raisins, chopped
¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups self-rising flour
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl, combine sultanas, apricots, orange rind and orange juice. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together. Beat in egg. Stir in fruit. Stir in flour alternately with milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

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