3 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups applesauce
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 loaf pans or 1 13" x 9" pan
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Mix shortening and sugar, then eggs until VERY fluffy - 4 or 5 minutes. Mix in applesauce at low speed. Beat in flour alternately with water, just until smooth. Mix in raisins and nuts. Bake 1 1/4 hours at 325 degrees.
-compliments of Cass Quaile
