Apple-Molasses Bread

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   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

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   Combine applesauce and molasses.

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   Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce mixture to egg mixture.

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   Fold in raisins and nuts.

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   Pour into a greased 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.

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   Bake at 350F (180C).

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    for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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    Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.

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