Apricot Nut Bread

1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped, dried apricots
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Combine first 5 ingredients and set aside. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine banana & milk, add to creamed mixture alternating with dry ingredients. Fold in apricots and pecans. Pour batter into a greased and floured 8 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 3" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. - Makes 1 loaf

Great for gift giving at Christmas!

Recipe courtesy Merry K.