Applesauce Raisin Bread

I needed to send the college kids back for their last month with something besides Easter candy to eat. Quick breads are always a big hit, and I had some applesauce in my fridge, just taking up space. This led to the flash of genius that we have applesauce cake, but not applesauce bread, and that just isn't right. I've fixed that for you.

APPLESAUCE RAISIN NUT BREAD

3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, soda, powder and cinnamon. Add the applesauce, oil, eggs and water, and beat to combine. Stir in the raisins and nuts; turn into two 8"x4" loaf pans, and bake at 350F for 55 to 60 minutes. Let them sit overnight for best flavor. Makes two loaves.

I made two batches, so I had bread for each of the two girls, one for Jeff, and one for his roommate (who came with Jeff for Easter after they'd been wandering around Virginia Beach for Spring Break week). At least I knew that had something decent to eat after all that Easter candy!