Ingredients
- 1 starter (active)
- 1 egg
- 240 ml applesauce
- 130 gr unbleached flour
- 110 gr butter
- 110 gr brown sugar
- 100 gr sugar (white)
- 60 ml dry skim milk
- 9 gr baking soda
- 3 gr cinnamon
- 1 gr salt
- 1 gr nutmeg
- 1 gr allspice
Mix together the starter, milk, flour, and applesauce, and let stand in a covered bowl in a warm place. Cream together the sugars and butter. Add the beaten egg and mix well. Add spices. You may also add a half cup of raisins or chopped nuts, or a mixture of the two.
Beat by hand until well mixed and no lumps remain. Bake at 180ºC or 30 45 minutes. Test for doneness with a knife when half an hour is up. Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving.
