Slovenian Almond Apricot Bread Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water and apricots to a boil, then simmer until soft, at least 10 minutes.
• Add the butter, maple syrup, egg, vanilla and orange rind; stir well until butter melts.
• Remove the mixture from the heat.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sift together the flours, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
• Fold the dry ingredients into the apricot mixture.
• Add the chopped almonds and mix well.
• Spread the batter into an oiled medium-sized loaf pan.
• Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, 3/4 cup milk, oil, 1 teaspoon almond extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, reserved baby food, and remaining milk and extract until smooth. Drizzle over bread.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Drain apricots well; add to batter with nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.