Apricot Nut Bread

1 cup dried apricots chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp. butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 cup pecans or walnuts finely chopped
Soak apricots in hot water for 30 minutes then drain. Cream egg, 
butter and sugar. Sift dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture 
alternating with liquids. Stir apricots and nuts. Bake in greased 
and floured bread pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Also makes good 
muffins.