Applesauce Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. applesauce
1 c. seedless raisins

Preparation

Sift flour, spices, soda and salt 3 times in order to mix thoroughly.
Cream shortening well and gradually blend in sugar. Beat in egg with the applesauce.
Add flour mixture gradually, beating after each addition until well blended.
Wash raisins and stir into mixture.
Pour into a greased loaf pan 5 x 9 x 3-inches. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
You may use this recipe for muffins or sheet cake.
For cake it is very good with caramel icing.