Apricot Nut Bread

Soak apricots for 20 minutes.

Cream together 1 cup sugar , shortening and egg.

Stir in 1 / 4 cup sugar and orange juice.

Add dry ingredients , blend well.

Drain apricots , fold in apricots and nuts.

Bake in greased and floured loaf pan at 350 for 65 minutes or until done.

dried apricot, sugar, shortening, egg, orange juice, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nuts