Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by Lori Bailey

"This pumpkin bread is my step mother's recipe. It is the best pumpkin bread I have ever tasted."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup nuts (optional)

directions

1. Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.
2. Mix sugar and oil in bowl.
3. Add eggs and pumpkin, mix well.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and add water.
5. Grease bottom of a 9x5x3 loaf pan.
6. Pour mixture into loaf pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or when toothpick comes out clean.
8. If using fresh pumpkin, you will not need the water.

Reviews

[Ynn72]

Excellent and easy pumpkin bread. It was a bit hit with a light spread of whipped cream cheese and a touch of sugar!

 

[carole in orlando]

Great bread! I added golden raisins and chopped pecans. My husband loved it, nice and spicy! Carole in Orlando

 

[LFay5880]

Very good flavor, very moist, but a bit heavy. I would suggest reducing the oil by 2 Tbsp, and adding 1 teas. vanilla extract.

 

[Sudie]

Oh, yes! It was just delightful. I used golden raisins and chopped walnuts. The house smelled great while it was cooking. This is a keeper!

 

[lilquiz]

Nice balance of spices, but as the other review said, a little heavy if you're looking for a light textured bread. I'll make it again. Nice recipe.