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Makes 1 loaf2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon apple pie spice * 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup chunky apple sauce 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup CRISCO Oil 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar Preheat oven to 350ºF. Oil and flour 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Set aside. Mix flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, salt and baking soda in medium mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine apple sauce, granulated sugar, eggs, Crisco Oil and milk in large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer just until combined, scraping bowl occasionlly. Pour into prepared pan. Combine walnuts, butter and brown sugar in small mixing bowl. Mix with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle down center of loaf. Bake at 350ºF, 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan. Cool on wire rack. *Substitute 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, dash ground nutmeg and dash ground cloves for apple pie spice if desired. |
