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Harvest Spice Bread

Harvest Spice Bread

Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with this delicious Harvest Spice Bread recipe, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts or raisins optional

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
  6. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9g

Notes

This bread is perfect for toasting and serving with butter or cream cheese, and can be customized with various spices and mix-ins for a personal touch.

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