Recipe: Apricot Honey Bread (using dried apricots and whole wheat flour)

APRICOT HONEY BREAD

3 cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup honey
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts or chopped almonds
1/2 cup raisins

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.

Combine milk, honey, egg and oil in a separate large bowl. Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Gently fold in apricots, sunflower seeds and raisins. Pour into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Makes 1 (9x5-inch) loaf
Source: the National Honey Board