Allegheny Applesauce Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3-1/2 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup currants

Recipe

• 1 beat butter and honey together in mixing bowl.
• 2 add eggs, applesauce, and maple extract (if using) and beat well.
• 3 combine next six ingredients (flour through nutmeg) in separate bowl; stir in raisins.
• 4 add dry ingredients to butter mixture, stirring until combined.
• 5 bake in greased 5x9 loaf pan at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, or until tests done.
• 6 cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack; wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight before serving.
• 7 this bread freezes well, so double the recipe and save one for later!