#2486 - Applesauce Bread

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup white sugar
1 cup plain applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 TBSP milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Topping: 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 cup Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)

Topping: in a bowl add 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and the brown sugar--stir until mixed, then set aside. In a mixer add white sugar, applesauce, canola oil and eggs--beat. Add milk, vanilla, baking powder, 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg and salt--beat. Add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add 3/4 cup chopped pecans--stir until mixed. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9" bread loaf pan. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes to 1 hour--test with a toothpick for doneness.