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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 the oven to 350°F. |
| 2. | In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour (white and wheat), baking soda, baking powder, dried apricots, dried prunes, salt, beaten egg, sour cream, melted butter, chopped almonds, grated lemon rind and vanilla. |
| 3. | Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and pour the mixture into it. |
| 4. | Bake for 60-70 minutes until you can insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. |
| 5. | Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. |
| 6. | Top with powdered sugar and candied fruit, if desired. |
Sour cream adds a unique tangy flavor to the bread, packed with nutrients from the dried fruits and almonds.
Carb-heavy, not recommended for those with gluten or nut allergies.
The dried fruits and almonds in this bread provide a source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin E and various minerals such as magnesium and potassium.
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