Apricot Bread Scrumptious!

Directions

1. 1
   Plump apricots by soaking in warm water, drain and chop.
2. 2
   Cream sugar, eggs, water and butter. Stir in orange juice.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt, add to cream mixture and stir to blend.
4. 4
   Fold in apricots and pecans, mixing well.
5. 5
   Pour batter into two 8 x 4 inch greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans. Makes 2 loaves. Delicious!