3 tsp yeast, (active dry)
3 cup bread flour
2 tbsp dry milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup apricot jam
3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped water
Directions
If your machine offers the option, use the "light crust" setting as
the crust browns more due to the sugar content of the jam. Try to use
a jam with a high fruit content & few additives. This recipe can be
baked on the regular, rapid bake, or timed settings. I have a DAK
Turbo II & baked it on the reg setting. It was one of the few loaves
that have turned out really well lately...think my DAK is dying; just
today ordered a ZOJI from Irwin. The bread kept VERY well in a
Rubbermaid container...was nice & fresh for a whole week (I forgot
about the last couple of slices!). I even made it when MY
mother-in-law came to visit & she LOVED it! Hope it turns out good
for you.
Formatted by Elaine Radis BGMB90B; September, 1993
Servings: 1 loaf
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Categories: Fruit
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