Apple Raisin Nut Bread

For 1 loaf you will need:

2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins
1 c. shredded fresh apples (2 med. apples)

Combine eggs, oil, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla, salt and baking powder in large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Stir in nuts, raisins and apples until a rather stiff batter is formed.

Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended, but do not over mix. Pour into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Grated fresh apple gives moistness to this spicy quick bread. It is delicious served in thick slices with a thin layer of honey on top.

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Oven temperature: 375 degrees. Baking time: 1 hour.

Tips: Raisins may be replaced by the same amount of chopped dates, or omitted entirely. Quick breads should be mixed until well blended, but not over mixed in order to prevent the formation of "tunnels" in the baked loaf.