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Easy Apricot Bread

Easy Apricot Bread That Feels Like Home in Every Slice

This easy apricot bread is a delightful quick bread perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Lightly packed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Use fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Do not omit.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Milk 2% or Whole; non-dairy for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted and cooled; can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Chopped Apricots Fresh apricots preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds Can substitute with walnuts or omit.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional but recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any milk of choice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best.

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped apricots and almonds until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it out. Sprinkle demerara sugar on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter for extra comfort. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light.

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