CHUNKY APPLE BREAD

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These rugged loaves are chock-full of goodies, including tender apple chunks, nuts and chewy raisins. "They freeze well and are wonderful to have on hand for drop-in company," relates Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, mayonnaise and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. Fold in apples, raisins and walnuts. Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.