Pumpkin Bread

Of all the breads I make, this is always a favorite that I include in my Christmas goodie baskets. I don't usually make regular size loaves, I make mini loaves. The recipe is the same, baking time is usually around 35-45 minutes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 2-3 Loaves

Ingredients

• 2 2⁄3 cups sugar
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 16  ounces pumpkin
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 4  eggs
• 3 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease bottom ONLY of 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3.
3. Mix sugar and shortening in large bowl, stir in pumpkin, water and eggs.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, and baking powder; stir in nuts.
5. Pour into pans.
6. Bake until wooden toothpick comes out clean, 60-70 minutes, cool for 5 minutes.
7. Loosen sides of loaves from pans, remove bread from pans.
8. Cool completely before slicing.