Apple Molasses Bread Recipe

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
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   Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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   Combine flour, baking pwdr, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
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   Combine applesauce and molasses.
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   Add in dry ingredients alternately with applesauce mix to egg mix.
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   Mix in raisins and nuts.
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   Pour into a greased 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.
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   Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour, or possibly till a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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   Cold 10 min, remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.
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    NOTES:* A simple, fragrant, apple-nut raisin bread - I found this recipe on the back of a label for a baking loaf pan.
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    It is easy to make and because of the molasses it is very fragrant while baking.
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    Yield: 1 large loaf.
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    Difficulty: easy.
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    Time: 15 min preparation, 1 hour baking, 30 min cooling.
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    Precision: measure the ingredients.