Applesauce Cinnamon Bread

Applesauce Bread Recipe by Tracey Jo Schley from Taste of Home.

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. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
5. Pour into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350°F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.