Applesauce Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened applesauce

Preparation

Combine shortening, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts in a large bowl.
Beat egg with a fork and stir in applesauce.
Add to bowl and stir only until dry ingredients are moistened.
Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pan and serve with cream cheese.