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Viewed: 31 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 3/4 c. dried apricots
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. boiling water
- Peel from 1/2 orange
- 1/2 c. raisins
- 1 3/4 c. presifted flour
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or melted shortening
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in boiling water for a half hour; cool to lukewarm. Grind the soaked drained apricots, peel from a half an orange, and raisins. Blend or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add ground fruit; combine to coat the fruit. Make a well in the center. Add beaten egg, orange juice, water mixture and vegetable oil or melted shortening. Mix only until combined. Pour into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand 20 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
