Wenatchee Apple Bread

Ingredients

Batter

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup apple, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup raisins

Topping

• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

Directions

1. 1

   For the batter, sift dry ingredients together.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar until well-blended.

3. 3

   Stir in eggs, applesauce, diced apples, sour cream, nuts, and raisins.

4. 4

   Mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in flour mixture to form a smooth batter.

6. 6

   Pour batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.

7. 7

   For topping, combine all ingredients and spread on top of batter.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.

9. 9

   Test doneness by inserting toothpick into the center of bread. If it comes out clean, it's done.