Apricot Nut Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 3/4 cup dried apricots (uncooked, chopped fine)
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• 1 egg (well beaten)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp. melted shortening

Directions:

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add nuts, apricots, egg, milk, and shortening. Mix all ingredients and put in loaf pan. Let stand 20 minutes, then bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.

By Robin from Washington, IA