Apricot Nut Bread
A pleasing combination of apricots and pecans make a lovely quick bread for your family or friends. I make this using Spelnda for 1/2 of the sugar. Low in added fat and cholesterol. Hope you enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2 1⁄2cups flour
- 1cup sugar
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 3tablespoons oil
- 1⁄2cup skim milk
- 2egg whites
- 1⁄4cup orange juice
- 4teaspoons orange zest
- 1⁄4cup finely chopped pecans
- 10large dried apricot halves, chopped
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a non-stick 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
- Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
- Pour into pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; turn out and cool thoroughly.
- Slice into 16 even slices.
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