Pumpkin Bread

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Mottu
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Pumpkin Bread
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  • Total Time 75 min Ico-add
  • Yield 18 Servings
  • Level Medium

A very simple all time favorite bread recipe made of canned pumpkin spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Try this for any occasion.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger or ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
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Directions

  1. 1. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan; set aside.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup flour, the brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger or cloves.
  3. 3. Add pumpkin, milk, eggs, and shortening. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till blended. Beat on medium to high speed for 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the remaining 1 cup flour; beat till blended. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
  5. 5. Spoon batter into prepared pan, bake in a 350 degree F oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. 6. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Wrap and store overnight.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    You can make pumpkin bread all year round even when fresh pumpkins are unavailable by using canned pumpkins. Do keep in mind that canned pumpkins result in a stronger pumpkin taste.

 

Reviews

by Dianamcroy on Mar 03, 2010
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Really delicious bread! I made this two days back and it's all gone. It tastes better with some butter on it. And I also added some chocolate chips.
 

 
by Foodieatheart on Dec 11, 2009
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Terrific recipe! I am not sure if I can put in words how delicious this pumpkin bread was. All stars to it...
 

 
by Sara27 on Sep 20, 2009
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This easy pumpkin bread is so yummy with a nice aroma. Made it as gift and I've been asked to get it again. This is a must for Thanksgiving. Try varying the amount of nuts and raisins according to ...
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by Natura on Aug 23, 2009
 

This is definitely the best pumpkin bread I ever had! Nice, moist, and full of flavor. It's is so simple to make, I can't believe something so simple can be so good. Great for holiday gift as well.
 

 

Tweaks

Alice M Smith added new ingredient on Nov 06, 2011

I used one mashed banana instead of the 2 eggs
 

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