Breads : Quick breads Last Updated: Jul 6th, 2009 - 20:27:01 Steamed Applesauce Bread By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 15 slices 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural cane sugar 1/4 cup toasted or raw wheat germ 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat milk 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free egg substitute or 1 large egg plus 1 egg white 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/3 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates 1. Place the flour, sugar, wheat germ, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to mix well. Combine the applesauce, milk, egg substitute or eggs, and oil and whisk until smooth. Add the applesauce mixture to the flour mixture and stir to mix. Fold in the nuts and fruit. 2. Coat three 1-pound food cans with cooking spray and pour the batter into the cans. 3. Place the cans in a deep pot with 1-2 inches of hot water.  Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes or until the bread is firm to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean (let the steam dissipate from the pot before testing to avoid getting burned). 4. Remove the foil covers and set the cans on wire racks to cool for 20 minutes. Remove the bread from the cans and let cool on the racks to room temperature before slicing and serving. Nutritional Facts (per slice) Calories: 137   Carbohydrates: 20 g   Fiber: 1.8 g   Fat: 5.4 g   Sat. Fat: 0.4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg    Protein: 3.5 g   Sodium: 55 mg   Calcium: 11 mg Potassium: 124 mg Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 1 fat *To reduce sugar: Replace half of the sugar with an equivalent amount of sugar substitute (-17 calories, -4 grams carb, -1/4 carbohydrate exchange). © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page