Applesauce Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar (white or packed brown sugar)
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Mix flour with salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to shortening mixture.
Blend in applesauce; fold in nuts.
Pour into a loaf-size baking pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.