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Apricot Bread Recipe – Best Moist Homemade Fruit Bread

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Apricot Bread Recipe is a moist homemade fruit bread made with sweet apricots and simple pantry ingredients. This easy quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and has a soft texture with delicious fruity flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. If using dried apricots, chop them into small pieces and soak them briefly in warm water to soften if needed.
  3. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl beat the eggs, sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold the chopped apricots and optional nuts into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Slice and serve once the bread has completely cooled.

Notes

  • Soaking dried apricots helps keep the bread moist and soft.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.
  • You can substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
  • The bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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