Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, cook the apricots in water until soft; drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Generously grease and lightly flour two 7x3x2-inch loaf pans.
  4. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  5. Stir in butter, milk, orange juice, and egg; mix well.
  6. Fold in dried apricots, nuts, and orange peel.
  7. Spoon into prepared pans.
  8. Bake 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Cool on rack 15 minutes.
  10. Remove from pan.
  11. Cool completely.