Apple Molasses Bread

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A fragrant, spicy bread.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Coat a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

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In a large bowl , cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Add eggs , one at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Combine flour , baking powder , salt , and spices.

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Set aside.

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Combine applesauce and molasses.

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Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce mixture to egg mixture.

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Fold in raisins and nuts.

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Pour into loaf pan.

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Bake for 1 hour , or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Cool 10 minutes , remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground allspice, applesauce, dark molasses, raisins, nuts