Apricot-Pecan Bread

"This is great for a Chrismas gift. I like to include it in a pretty basket with homemade jams, mustard, and oils."
 
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Ready In:
24hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
2 loaves
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine chopped apricot and warm water to cover in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain apricot. Stir in pecans and 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Combine remaining 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in apricot mixture.
  • Spoon into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loafpans; let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire rack.

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I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.
 
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