Nuts and raisins add a festive touch to this favorite holiday bread.

3/4 cup applesauce
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. oil
2 eggs
1/4 c. skim milk
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional
1/2 c. raisins, optional

Combine applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs and skim milk. Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder into applesauce mixture and blend. Add cinnamon and nutmeg, nuts and raisins. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.