INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup packed dried apricots
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup orange liqueur
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
- Soak apricots for 20 minutes in water.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat maple syrup, butter, and egg.
- Wring water from apricots into orange liqueur.
- Stir flour mixture into butter mixture a little at a time, alternating with liqueur mixture. Stir in apricots and nuts.
- Pour batter into lightly oiled 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350F for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Bread will be golden brown, and toothpick should come out clean when done. Cool before cutting.
- Makes 1 loaf.
