Applesauce Bread

This makes the most moist bread. I made these in mini loaf pans for gifts one Christmas and the were quite popular. It's also a great way to use your applesauce!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  softened butter
• 1  egg
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1  cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar till light, beat in egg.
2. Stir in flour, soda, spices, and salt.
3. Beat in applesauce, then raisins and nuts.
4. Pour into greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
5. Bake 350° for 1 hour.
6. Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove from pan, may sprinkle with powdered sugar.
7. Makes one loaf.