Helen'S Applesauce Raisin Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. oleo, softened
1 egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1 c. raisins, softened
1 1/2 c. fresh applesauce with chunks
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together oleo and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg.
Beat well.
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
Add to sugar mixture.
Mix on low 1 minute.
Blend in raisins and nuts. Blend in applesauce.
Blend well.
Pour into greased 9-inch loaf pans.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until inserted knife comes out clean.
Let cool 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove from pans and wrap in terrycloth dish towel.
This keeps bread moist.
When cold, wrap in plastic wrap.
Place inside plastic bag to keep fresh.
Freezes well.