Apricot Nut Bread

1 1/3 cups dried apricots, cut into small pieces
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons softened butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nuts, chopped

Soak apricots in warm water for 2-3 hours. Drain well.

Mix together sugar, butter, eggs water and orange juice. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and then add to sugar mixture. Mix throughly. Fold in apricots and nuts. Pour into loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.