Breads

PUMPKIN BREAD IV

  • 3 cups Pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegetable oil
  • 4 cups Sugar
  • 6 Eggs
  • 4 3/4 cups Flour, all-purpose
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cloves

    • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°degrees F. Grease and flour three 9X5 loaf pans.

    2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the pumpkin mixture until well blended. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

    3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The top of the loaf should spring back when lightly pressed.

    Variations: Add raisins, mini chocolate chips (the best), pecans, or walnuts.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Don Treakle of South Range, WI. 

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