Instructions: In large bowl, combine whole wheat and all-purpose flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In food processor or blender, mince orange into small pieces. Using on/off motion, blend in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; pour into measure and add more milk to make 2 cups. Pour over dry ingredients; sprinkle with apricots. Stir just until moistened.

Spread in greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake in centre of 350 F. oven for 1 hour to 1-1/4 hours or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let coal in pan on rack for 15 minutes; turn out onto rack and let cook completely. Dust with icing sugar. (Slices can be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen in airtight container for up to 1 month; or wrap and free whole.)

Makes 1 loaf or 12 slices.

Description: "This muffinlike loaf is ideal for a brunch or to serve with tea. if using a dark pan, check after one hour as loaves bake slightly faster in dark pans."

Yield: 12 slices

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