Applesauce Bread

This is one of our favorite quick breads, it's so delicious! Often times I will double the recipe just so I can wrap and freeze a few loaves for later, these loaves freeze beautifully! I just let them thaw on the counter and when you cut into them they are just as insanely delicious as the day they were baked. So very good! I especially love topping this bread with some Streusel before baking for that extra tasty touch.

Applesauce Bread

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup sour cream 'or' buttermilk
3 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
 *Streusel Topping (opt.)

Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans. Set aside.
In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar and oil. Blend in the applesauce and then stir in the sour cream (or buttermilk). Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix the flour mixture into the applesauce mixture. Stir just until combined and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans. If desired, sprinkle some Streusel Topping generously over top of each pan of batter. Bake @ 350* F for 70-80 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Once completely cool, wrap in plastic wrap and store in a cool dry place.
To Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze.
Yield: 2 Loaves