Apricot Tea Bread

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Soak apricots in boiling water for a half hour; cool to lukewarm. Grind the soaked drained apricots, peel from a half an orange, and raisins. Blend or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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   Add ground fruit; combine to coat the fruit. Make a well in the center. Add beaten egg, orange juice, water mixture and vegetable oil or melted shortening. Mix only until combined. Pour into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand 20 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350u00b0 oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

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