Applesauce Spice Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 (16 oz.) can (1 1/2 c.) applesauce
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
2 eggs
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar, salt, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
Add applesauce, shortening and water.
Beat 2 minutes.
Add eggs. Beat 2 minutes more.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Pour into two (9 x 5 x 3-inch) loaf pans.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 55 to 60 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.