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Homemade Pumpkin Bread

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Pumpkin bread is a classic recipe. It can be made with fresh or canned pumpkin. With a few added spices and a little love, this bread is sure to raved about. Don't expect leftovers of this one.

Picture courtesy of The Mystic Kitchen.

Table of Contents

  1. The Recipe
  2. Loaf Pans
  5. Talk about versatility
  6. More phenomenal pumpkin recipes
  7. Don't you just love pumpkin bread?!
  8. Save the Children
  9. About this lensmaster

The Recipe

Ingredients

3 Cups sugar
4 Eggs
1 Cup Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2/3 Cup Water
1 15-Ounce Can Pure Pumpkin
3 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Chocolate Chips (optional)

Instructions

Mix the ingredients together in order with a wooden spoon. Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 70 minutes.

Picture courtesy of Taste of Home.

Loaf Pans

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Tip

This bread makes a great gift. Divide the mix among 4-5 mini loaf pans.

*Reduce the bake time to 45 minutes.*

Wrap in cellophane and add a bow. Your friends will thank you.

Hanging Dried Herbs

Talk about versatility

I know you love this recipe and will want to make it all the time. Here are a few events which this recipe will be perfect for and give you a great excuse to make it.
  • A school fundraiser
  • A bake sale
  • A 'welcome to the neighborhood' gift
  • Thanksgiving
  • A potluck

More phenomenal pumpkin recipes

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Don't you just love pumpkin bread?!

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  • Sweetness Jan 18, 2011 @ 2:32 am | delete
    Will most assuredly be baking this Pumpkin Nut Bread, looks like it is full of good flavor. A great tasting bread to serve with a bowl of soup during winter time.
  • Eliza - Jan 18, 2011 @ 2:25 am | delete
    Will most assuredly bake the Pumpkin Nut Bread, looks like a real winner. I am sure this would also be a excellent change to serve with a bowl of soup.
  • CastleRoy Nov 18, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    mmmm another wonderful delightful looking recipe.
  • flowergardener Dec 31, 2009 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Yummy! I've never had pumpkin bread with chocolate chips! I'll surely be trying this one!
  • j_barnhart4 Sep 27, 2009 @ 11:16 am | in reply to poutine | delete
    I'm not sure what it would taste like with less sugar. If you are worried about the health aspect of it, you could try to substitute with splenda. If you try it with less or another product, let me know how it turns out.

    Thanks for reading my lens!
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