The Trellis' Apricot-Almond Bread

This was a wonderful bread recipe from the Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg, VA.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  sliced almonds
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons  almond extract
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2  cups  chopped diced apricots

Directions

1. In a 350-degree oven, toast almonds on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
2. In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well.
4. Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and extract.
5. Beat until smooth and add flour 1/2 cup at a time alternately with sour cream.
6. Beat until smooth, then add almonds and apricots.
7. Place in buttered and floured 12" loaf pan.
8. Bake for 1 hour.
9. Allow to cool before removing from pans.