Apricot Bread Recipe

Pour the boiling water over the apricots and let stand until just tender;don't over soak them. Drain off the water and reserve it.(if you don't have 1 cup, add more water to it.) Roughly chop the apricots. Pour the liquid into a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, sugar, and eggs, and mix well with a wooden spoon. Then add the apricots, flour, baking powder, and nuts and mix well again.
Butter and flour two 9X5X3-inch loaf pans. Divide the batter into two equal parts and pour into the pans. Bake in a preheated 350*F oven for about 45 minutes, or until the breads have risen, are dark in color, and a straw or knife comes out clean when inserted in the center. Cool on racks and serve.