Pennsylvania applesauce bread

Pennsylvania Applesauce Bread recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Pennsylvania applesauce bread is a delightful and moist loaf that combines the comforting flavors of apples and spices. This recipe, known as "5281," is a classic in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and is loved for its simplicity and delicious taste. Made with fresh applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day. The warm aroma that fills the kitchen while baking this bread is simply irresistible.

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Pennsylvania applesauce bread details

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Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 well-beaten eggs

1 cup applesauce

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cream butter and gradually add sugar to butter, creaming well. Add vanilla and eggs to mixture. Blend in dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add applesauce and walnuts and mix until blended only. Pour into well-greased loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting. (Best refrigerated overnight before cutting.)