MOIST BRAN APPLESAUCE BREAD

"For speedy future lunches with fresh homemade flavor, slice bread, wrap airtight and freeze. Will keep 1 to 2 months. Remove desired number of slices as needed."

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup thick applesauce
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1 cup whole-bran cereal
1/2 cup raisins

Mix well flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in brown sugar, making sure all lumps are broken up; set aside.

In bowl beat egg with fork. Blend in applesauce, milk and oil. Stir in bran; let stand 5 minutes. Add to flour mixture; stir just to moisten thoroughly. Quickly stir in raisins. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Invert on rack. Cool thoroughly.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Woman's Day magazine, September 27, 1978