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Loading...| 1 cup sugar | |
| 2 cups white flour | |
| 2 cups whole wheat flour | |
| 2 teaspoons baking soda | |
| 1 teaspoon baking powder | |
| 3/4 cup dried apricot ( chopped ) | |
| 1/2 cup dried prune ( chopped ) | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 egg ( beaten ) | |
| 2 cups sour cream | |
| 2 tablespoons melted butter | |
| 1 cup almonds ( chopped ) | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon rind ( grated ) | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla | |
| powdered sugar ( optional ) | |
| candied fruit ( optional ) |
| 1. | Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch loaf pans. |
| 2. | In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, chopped apricots, prunes, and chopped almonds. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, whisk together beaten egg, melted butter, sour cream, grated lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until just combined. |
| 4. | Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans evenly. |
| 5. | Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the toothpick that is inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 6. | Sprinkle with powdered sugar and candied fruit before serving if desired. |
Delicious with a moist crumb, rich, and sweet aroma.
The almonds and dried fruits are full of nutrients.
It’s high in calories, sugar and fat, which means regulating one’s dietary intake is of high importance.
Almonds, apricots, and prunes are great sources of fiber. Eating them can aid in digestion, keep you full, and stabilize the blood sugar. Almonds are also rich in protein and vitamin E, while apricots and prunes are packed with vitamins A and C.
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