Mix all ingredients together and bake 1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees F.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together dry ingredients and gradually add to mixture. Stir until well mixed and add applesauce and nuts.
This is a healthy snack or breakfast item. I substituted flaxseed meal for the wheat germ and used Truvia for the brown sugar. I also used craisins for a bit of color this holiday season. Due to allergies in the family I left out the nuts.
Slowly cook applesauce down to 1/2 cup, combine with remaining ingredients. Spread topping on dough. Sprinkle with nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and let rise until double in bulk...
