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Steamed Apricot Nut Bread

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STEAMED APRICOT NUT BREAD

 

1 1/2 cups dried apricots

2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups milk

2 eggs, slightly beaten

2 tbs grated orange peel

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 cups chopped walnuts

 

Place the apricots on a chopping block and chop finely.  Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in large pot.  combine milk, eggs, orange peel, and oil in a medium pot.  Add to flour mixture and add whole wheat flour.  Mix well.  Add apricots and walnuts.  Mix well.  Divide mixture evenly into two well greased and floured 1 lb coffee cans, cover tightly with foil.  Place into large clean pot, add 3 cups water, cover with lid and steam for 2-3 hours.

Dwayne Pritchett (aka) Medicine Man