Ingredients:
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3-1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup currants
Directions:
Beat butter and honey together in mixing bowl.
Add eggs, applesauce, and maple extract (if using) and beat well.
Combine next six ingredients (flour through nutmeg) in separate bowl; stir in raisins.
Add dry ingredients to butter mixture, stirring until combined.
Bake in greased 5×9 loaf pan at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, or until tests done.
Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack; wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight before serving.
This bread freezes well, so double the recipe and save one for later!
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 90 min.