1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
2 eggs
1 c. thick applesauce
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg. Combine dry ingredients, add alternately with applesauce to sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.

A good holiday bread and good with coffee for a snack.