Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Bread

By kjs1010

Delicious. seasonal and easy. This bread makes for a great gift for friends and family.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp grated orange rind (or 2/3 tsp minced orange peel)
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, 1 1/2 sticks, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 15-oz can pure pumpkin puree
• 1 cup fresh, chopped cranberries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 85mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine the dry ingredients and set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each one. Add the vanilla, pumpkin and dry mixture approximately 1/2 cup at a time, alternating between the pumpkin and dry mixture until all is combined. Stir in the cranberries and nuts. Divide the batter between two 8x41/2-inch greased and floured loaf pans and bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes.