Applesauce Nut Bread

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup medium thick smooth applesauce
• 2 tbls. melted shortening
• 3 tsps. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup nuts
• 1 egg, beaten

Mix dry ingredients, add to beaten egg, applesauce and melted shortening. Stir until blended, pour into greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350° F) for 1 hour.