Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil, sugars and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans.

2. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 251 calories, 14 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.