Pumpkin Bread

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Prep: 15 mins Cook: 60 mins Serves: 3 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter160 ml butter
  • 2 2/3 cups sugar640 ml sugar
  • 4 eggs4 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin (small, 2 cups)1 can pumpkin (small, 2 cups)
  • 2/3 cup water160 ml water
  • 3 1/2 cups flour840 ml flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda10 ml baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt8 ml salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 ml baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cloves5 ml cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon5 ml cinnamon
  • Dash nutmegDash nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)160 ml nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup raisins240 ml raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pour all ingredients into large bowl (dry and wet) then blend together.
  3. Pour into 3 greased large loaf pans (8x4) or 6 small.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Wine Pairing: Dessert — Riesling Spätlese — Off-dry Riesling balances the spiced sweetness.
Source: Janette
baking, pumpkin, bread, quick bread