Apricot nut loaf

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
2tablespoonsShortening
1Egg
¾cupMilk
¾cupOrange juice
4teaspoonsGrated orange rind
3cupsFlour
teaspoonBaking powder
1cupFinely chopped dried apricots
¾cupChopped nuts

Directions

Combine sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in milk, juice and rind. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and add to other mixture. Combine apricots and nuts; add to batter. Pour into greased loaf pan and let stand 20 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

MRS WAYNE BOLDEN (DEBBIE)

MARVELL, AR

From the book <High Cotton Cookin'>, Marvell Academy Mothers Assn, Marvell, AR 72366, ISBN 0-918544-14-9, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .