GOLDEN OATMEAL BREAD

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Slice into this old-fashioned loaf and savor the subtle oat flavor, crunchy pecans and sweet raisins, with just the hint of cinnamon. The recipe was developed by our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (10 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats, divided
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of oats, whole what flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the applesauce, egg and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and pecans., Pour into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining oats. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.