Recipe: Apple Spice Loaf

APPLE SPICE LOAF

1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 slightly beaten egg whites
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup finely shredded peeled apple
3 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel.
nonstick cooking spray

In a small mixing bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Add the dry mixture to the apple mixture, stirring just until moistened.

Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick coating. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool the bread in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Remove from pan; cool completely on the wire rack. Wrap the bread in foil or plastic wrap and store overnight. If desired, serve with cream cheese.

Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).

This bread is best when stored at least overnight in the refrigerator before serving.