Something Yummy for Saturday

This was my favorite of the Breads which Mom made.

Apricot Bread 

"Makes three small loaves." The baking time wasn't given with this recipe." Ginny

3     cups   Dried apricots 1½  cups   Pecans, chopped 1½  cups   Boiling water 2¼  cups   Sugar 3     tsp     Baking soda

6     T      Butter 3              Eggs 4½  cups   Flour ¾    tsp     Salt

Procedure

1   Grease and flour pan.

2   Cut apricots into pieces.

3   Cover with boiling water.

4   Let stand 1 hour.

5   Cream: butter, sugar, and eggs.

6   Add apricots and water.

7   In a small bowl sift: flour, baking soda, and salt.

8   Add nuts.

9   Bake.

Oven Temperature: 350°F

Source: Ruth Cole Jackson