Spicy Applesauce Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the raisins and water in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in the applesauce.

4. 4

   Cool to lukewarm.

5. 5

   Sift the flour, baking soda, and spices together into a small bowl and set aside.

6. 6

   Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium.

7. 7

   Beat in the egg and vanilla.

8. 8

   Add the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce mixture, into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.

9. 9

   Stir in the walnuts.

10. 10

    Turn the mixture into a greased and waxed paper lined 9 X 5 X 3-inch loaf pan.

11. 11

    Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour or until a cake tester or wooden pick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the loaf.

12. 12

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to finish cooling.