Harvest Pumpkin Bread

• cup sugar↗1 cup
• cup margarine↗1⁄4 cup
• cup applesauce↗1⁄4 cup
• eggs↗2
• cup solid pack pumpkin↗1 cup
• cups all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoons baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• cup raisins↗1⁄2 cup
• teaspoon grated orange rind↗1 teaspoon
• cup orange juice↗1⁄4 cup
• cup walnuts (optional)↗1⁄2 cup

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Lightly grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan or coat with vegetable spray.

2. 2

   Beat sugar, margarine and applesauce until creamy and light (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Add eggs one at a time and continue to beat.

4. 4

   Add pumpkin and mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.

6. 6

   Stir into pumpkin mixture and mix until smooth.

7. 7

   Add raisins, orange rind, orange juice and nuts.

8. 8

   Stir well and pour into loaf pan.

9. 9

   Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes.

10. 10

    Test for doneness by inserting wooden pick into loaf; if it comes out clean the bread is done.

11. 11

    YIELD: 12 slices.