1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening, soft
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. orange juice
4 tsp. grated orange rind
3 c. flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 c. nuts, chopped

Mix sugar, shortening and egg together. Stir in the milk, orange juice and orange rind. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Blend in apricots and nuts. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Let stand 20 minutes.

Bake approximately 1 hour at 350 degrees.