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Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread Recipe

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“Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It’s perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus it’s really quick and easy to prepare.” —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

20 40 60

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, apricots and pecans. Spoon into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 189 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Pecan Bread in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010, p59

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Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by delowenstein

Actually I haven't made this yet, but Iknow it will be on my list of quick bread recipes to prepare time and again! This recipe sounds delicious! Dawn E. Lowenstein