Apricot Walnut Bread Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Walnut Bread

• Apricot Halves
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Walnuts

How to Make Apricot Walnut Bread

1. Drain 1 cup dried apricots, reserving the liquid.
2. Place the drained apricots in a food processor and puree until smooth.
3. Add enough of the reserved apricot liquid to the puree to reach 1 cup of apricot mixture. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apricot mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
8. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts.
9. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.