Applesauce Banana Bread

2-1/2 cups flour, sifted

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup soft butter

1 egg

1 small ripe banana, cut up

1 cup applesauce

1/2 cup milk

1. In medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. Chop walnuts in a blender and add to the dry ingredients.

3. In same blender container add the sugar, butter, egg, banana, applesauce, and milk.

4. Blend for 12 - 15 seconds, stopping motor to push down banana if necessary.

5. Pour the blended ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until all ingredients are well moistened.

6. Pour batter into greased 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 55 - 60 minutes. Cool on rack.