1 c. diced dried apricots
1 1/2 c. warm water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. honey
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 slightly beaten egg
1 c. chopped pecans

Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Mix liquids; add dry mixture, apricots and pecans, stirring until moist. Pour into greased and floured 8 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Makes 1 loaf.