Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
active starter





1/4
cup
milk, skim, powder





1
cup
flour

unbleached



1
cup
applesauce





1/2
teaspoon
salt





1
teaspoon
cinnamon





1/2
teaspoon
nutmeg





1/2
teaspoon
allspice





1/2
teaspoon
cloves





2
teaspoons
baking soda





1/2
cup
sugar





1/2
cup
brown sugar





1/2
cup
butter

or margarine



1
each
egg

well beaten

 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 35 degrees for 3 - 45 minutes. Test for doneness with a knife when half an hour is up. Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving