Apricot Orange Bread

Orange juice and dried apricots blend into a fruity sensation in this quick bread. A scattering of chocolate chips makes a perfect finish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 ½ cups dried apricots, chopped
• ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda, set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the orange juice, milk and egg; beat well. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in the apricots, chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.