Pumpkin Applesauce Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. solid vegetable shortening
2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 (16 oz.) can applesauce
1 c. solid pack pumpkin
3 1/3 c. flour, sifted before measuring
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground mace
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 (6 oz.) can apple juice

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Thoroughly grease two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on high until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Fold in applesauce and pumpkin.
Mix flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and spices.
Stir into pumpkin mixture in thirds, alternating with apple juice.
Divide batter evenly between the two pans.
Bake about 1 hour, until tester inserted in the centers comes out clean.