Pumpkin Spice Bread

CrisLeigh's Note:

I went home with a friend in college around Christmas time and his mother was making this - it smells SO good when baking, and tastes even better! Definitely NOT low-fat... You can make it whatever size you want - muffins, small loaves, etc...anything works! Just make sure you reduce the baking time for smaller portions. They're great for holiday gifts for neighbors, co-workers, etc.!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 loaves

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup pitted chopped dates (optional)

Directions:

1. Tip: It is easiest to double this recipe because one can of pumpkin typically contains about 2 cups.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
3. Mix wet ingredients in separate bowl.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry mix; pour wet ingredients into well and mix until blended.
5. Pour into loaf dishes that have been greased with Crisco and sprinkled with cinnamon.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes.

Reviews

[shannonA]

These were delicious! We made muffins and the flavor was perfect. Thanks for a great recipe, we'll be making these again!

[Chef #800672]

This was so good. My husband has requested it weekly :). Next time will be adding extra spices.

[Chef #392502]

This recipe is so easy and tastes great. The bread has a nice light texture. I changed the spices to my taste, using pumpkin pie spice and extra nutmeg, and it was awesome.