Fantastic Pumpkin Nut Loaf Bread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These rise well and are moist and delicious - this recipe makes 3 loaves and they freeze wonderful. Ingredients:
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
3 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon clove |
2 tablespoons dark molasses |
1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup canola oil |
4 eggs, well beaten |
2/3 cup water |
2 cups pumpkin puree (cooked or canned) |
3 1/2 cups flour |
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans |
1 cup light raisins |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter 3/ 8-1/2-in x 4-1/2-in loaf pans.
3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
4. Mix vigorously until very well combined.
5. (do this by hand with a wooden spoon).
6. Divide the batter between 3 loaf pans.
7. Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until cakes test done.
8. Cool breads for 20 minutes.
9. Remove from pans onto a wire rack.
10. Note: if desired, you could replace the raisins with 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips.
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