Applesauce Bread

Name: Applesauce Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1-1/4 cups applesauce; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling YIELD: 1 loaf.

I make this applesauce bread recipe with plump raisins and crunchy nuts. My kids love a slice in their lunch box or as a snack after school. — Tracey Jo Schley, Sherburn, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
2. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 175 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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