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Pumpkin Bread

The marvelous flavor of pumpkin should not be limited to the months of autumn! Enjoy this moist and flavorful quick bread for breakfast, a snack or a sweet dessert. This recipe makes 3 loaves, so it is perfect for a bake-and-take for your friends!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 48
Baking Temp 350°F

Equipment

  • 3 (8" x 4") loaf pans
  • Sifter
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 14 oz can pumpkin
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

For the Pumpkin Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350oF. Prepare 3 loaf pans by coating with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a very large bowl, sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and baking soda.
  • To the dry ingredients, add the sugar, oil, eggs, water and pumpkin. Mix very well to ensure there are no remaining lumps of flour. Gently stir in nuts, if desired.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans. Bake for 45 - 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING (1 SLICE, 43g):
130 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 15mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 13g sugars, 2g protein, 19mcg folate, 0mg vitamin C, 1mg iron.
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