Applesauce Nut Bread

A good bread that I love to make during the autumn months. The smell and taste are both out of this world. It mixes up quickly and makes a great gift.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 3  eggs
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup  nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in mixing bowl and beat for 1 minute.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except nuts and add to applesauce mixture beating until smooth.
3. Stir in nuts.
4. Spoon into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minute.
5. Allow to cool in pan on rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove from pan and continue to cool on rack.