Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by Nanna D

"This has a nice spicy flavor and makes two large loaves."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 2 laves
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water, lukewarm
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
• 1⁄2 cup cooking oil
• 8 cups all-purpose flour, approximately
• 1 cup seedless raisin
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

directions

1. Measure water into a large mixing bowl; add 2 teaspoons sugar and stir to dissolve, then sprinkle yeast over water and let stand for 10 minutes and.
2. Stir well.
3. Add 1/4 cup sugar, molasses, salt, spices, pumpkin, and eggs. Beat very well with a wooden spoon to blend.
4. Stir in milk, oil, and half the flour and beat well with wooden spoon; stir in raisins.
5. Add enough of remaining flour to make a firm dough that is easy to handle.
6. Turn onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
7. Put in greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours.
8. Punch down and rise again until nearly double, about 30 minutes.
9. Divide in two and shape each into a loaf, put in pans and let rise until double. Brush with butter.
10. Bake in 375°F oven for 40-50 minutes.