Traditional Amish Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by Marc R.

"Got this recipe from a friend, who got it from his dad, who got it from the Amish 60 years ago (1960-ish)! It's a yearly tradition at his household!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 3 Loaves

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 29 ounces pumpkin puree
• 1 cup water
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 4 2⁄3 cups sifted flour
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. Blend sugar and shortening.
2. Stir in pumpkin, water and eggs.
3. Add dry ingredients, mixing well.
4. Pour mixture into three greased and floured baking pans.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 minutes. Poke with tooth pick to see if it’s done.
6. Let rest for a few minutes and then remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack.
7. Find someone else to clean up the mess ;-).