Wenatchee Apple Bread

• Batter
• sifted all-purpose flour2 cups
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• butter, melted↗3⁄4 cup
• sugar↗2⁄3 cup
• eggs, beaten↗3
• apple, peeled and diced↗1 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄3 cup
• chopped walnuts1⁄4 cup
• raisins↗1⁄3 cup
• Topping
• cup applesauce↗1⁄2
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1⁄4
• cup light brown sugar, firmly packed↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

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.