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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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From the 1961 Lutheran Favorites of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, Minnesota. Submitted by Mrs. August Speigner. Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 cup walnuts |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon clove |
1/2 teaspoon allspice |
2 large eggs (1/2 cup) |
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce |
1/2 cup raisins |
Directions:
1. Combine shortening and flour and mix at lowest speed for 1 minute, guiding mixture into beaters with rubber scraper.
2. Mixture will be crumbly and fluffy (if mixing by hand, use pastry blender or 2 knives).
3. Add sure, baking powder, baking soda, and spices and 2 tablespoons applesauce.
4. Blend well; add remaining applesauce until just blended.
5. Add raisins and nuts, and pour into greased 9x12x2-inch pan.
6. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes.
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