1/2 c. dried apricots 3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. melted butter 3/4 c. orange juice
2 c. sifted flour 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
Soak apricots 30 minutes in cold water. Drain and grind/chop. Beat egg until light, then stir in sugar and butter. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with orange juice. Add nuts and apricots. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 1 hour or until done.
- Carol Capener, Capitol Ward
Washington, D. C.