Nutty Apricot Snack Loaf
["1 c. dried apricots", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. water", "1/2 c. orange juice", "1/2 c. walnuts"]
["Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes.", "Drain, cut in pieces.", "Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together. Cream shortening; add gradually sugar, creaming well.", "Blend in egg.", "Beat well and add water that the apricots were soaked in and orange juice.", "Mix well.", "Blend in sifted dry ingredients.", "Fold in walnuts and apricots."]
["apricots", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "soda", "shortening", "sugar", "egg", "water", "orange juice", "walnuts"]