Apricot Loaf
["1 c. dried apricots", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg, well beaten", "1/4 c. water", "1/2 c. orange juice", "1/2 c. walnuts"]
["Soak dried apricots in warm water for 15 minutes.", "Drain water and cut apricots into pieces.", "Set aside.", "Cream in shortening and sugar together.", "Add eggs; blend well.", "Add sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately with water and orange juice.", "Fold in apricots and nuts.", "Pour batter in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Push batter into corners of pan, leaving center slightly hollow.", "Let stand for 20 minutes before baking.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 60 to 65 minutes."]
["apricots", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "baking soda", "shortening", "sugar", "egg", "water", "orange juice", "walnuts"]