Studded with fruit and nuts, this quick breads makes a great gift — if you can part with it. From Cuisine.
Studded with fruit and nuts, this quick breads makes a great gift — if you can part with it. From Cuisine.
Preheat oven to 325°.
Coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda with a whisk.
Using a whisk disperses the baking soda evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, oil, and eggs vigorously until color lightens.
Now add applesauce, buttermilk, and ginger; fold into dry mixture.
Gently fold in raisins and pecans.
Immediately pour batter into pan and bake 55–60 minutes; test with skewer.
Wait 10 minutes before removing bread from pan.
Glaze then cool bread completely on rack (up to 3 hours).
