Thanksgiving Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin. Raisins. Cinnamon and nutmeg. I can smell it now!

Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year. Why not make some use of those orange delights with some tasty Pumpkin Quick Bread?

This is a quick holiday recipe certain to warm not only your kitchen but you tummy as well!

 

Ingredients

2 cups canned pumpkin (or squash) 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 2/3 cup water 3 eggs 2 cups whole wheat flour

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend together pumpkin, sugar, oil, water and eggs. Stir together dry ingredients: flours, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon.

Blend together all ingredients on low speed until moistened, then beat 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in raisins to the mixture. (optional)

Spray two 9x5 loaf pans with non-stick spray, bottom only. Bake 60 to 75 minutes. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes and remove from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack.

Makes about 40 slices.

Other Quick Holiday Recipes

• Hot Buttered Rum Recipe (frugalfrontporch.com)
• 13 Ways to Cut Calories Without Cutting Flavor (frugalfrontporch.com)
• Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies (eatdrinkbetter.com)
• Pumpkin Biscotti (savoringeverybite.wordpress.com)

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