Homemade Applesauce Bread Recipe

This homemade applesauce bread is a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack. With the perfect combination of sweet applesauce and warm spices, this bread is moist and flavorful. It's easy to make and will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the applesauce until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Slice and enjoy!

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