Apricot-Date Mini Loaves Recipe

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By using a prepared quick bread mix, it's easy to make a loaf of this apricot-date bread for yourself and extras to give to friends.

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Apricot-Date Mini Loaves Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 20 Servings

10 25 35

Ingredients

1 package (18.3 ounces) cinnamon streusel quick bread mix
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dates

Directions

Set aside streusel topping packet from quick bread mix. In a large bowl, combine quick bread mix and baking powder. Make a well in the center; add eggs and orange juice. Stir just until moistened. Fold in apricots and dates.
Pour into four greased 5-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Top with half of the streusel; cut through with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with remaining streusel; press gently.
Bake at 350° for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 4 loaves (5 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 151 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot-Date Mini Loaves in The Best of Country Cooking Annual 2005, p31