Pumpkin Bread

By Becky Jo

The taste and feel of fall is in the air when you smell Pumpkin Bread baking in the oven. Full of rich pumpkin, warm spices, toasted nuts and sweet raisins. This bread will be one of your favorites.

Ingredients

• Batter:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 15-oz can pumpkin
• 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• Tip: See Toasting Nuts and Seeds. Use standard measuring cups and spoons or scales for accurate measuring.
• Topping:
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Recipe Notes

Description: Sweet Bread with Fruit and Nuts

Pan: Two 9"x5"x2¾" Loaf Pans

Pan Prep: Greased

Oven Temp: 375o

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Baking Time: 55 to 60 minutes

Yield: 2 Loaves

Storage: Tightly Wrapped, Room Temperature

Recipe Type: Sweet Bread, Pumpkin, Raisins, Walnuts, Pecans, Dairy Free, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Help: Toasting Nuts and Seeds