Applesauce Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Stir to soften the shortening.
Gradually add sugar, creaming until light.
Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition.
Stir in nuts.
Pour into wax paper lined 9 1/2 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for about 1 hour.
Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.