* Vital gluten can be found at health food stores and at some grocery stores. It helps to make the bread rise and gives it a tender texture.
Chop the apricots into small pieces, or use dates if you prefer. Place all ingredients except raisins and apricots (or dates) into your breadmaker following manufacturer's directions. Add the raisins and apricots at appropriate time; in a Zojirushi and most other breadmakers, there is an option for raisin bread that will allow the machine to beep when it is time to add additional ingredients.
