Pumpkin Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Prepare two 8-inch loaf pans by coating them lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray and lining the bottoms with waxed paper.
3. 3
   Combine the applesauce and sugar in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Mix until blended, then whip in the egg substitute.
5. 5
   Stir in the pumpkin.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
7. 7
   Whisk until thoroughly blended.
8. 8
   Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
9. 9
   When nicely blended, pour into the prepared pans.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with the chopped nuts, if desired.
11. 11
    Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from pans; remove waxed paper and finish cooling on rack.
14. 14
    Serve with whipped topping or glaze with a powdered sugar glaze if desired.