Apple Pecan Quick Bread

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From the magnolia bakery cookbook

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.

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In a large bowl , sift together the flour , the sugar , the baking powder , and the salt , making a well in the center.

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Set aside.

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Stir in the liquid ingredients until just combined , being careful not to overmix.

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Gently stir in the apples and the pecans.

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Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into center of loaf comes out with moist crumbs attached.

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Do not overbake.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, orange juice, unsalted butter, eggs, golden delicious apples, pecans