3 c. white sugar
1/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
3 c. unsweetened applesauce
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda (dissolved in applesauce)
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. walnuts, chopped

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs. Add applesauce alternately with dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and nuts. Makes 2 long loaves or 3 foil bread pans at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.