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pumpkin bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheila Nakata
Maple Valley, WA

This recipe has been in our family for at least 45 years or longer. We make enough in the winter months to freeze and snack on in the hot months of summer when no one wants to turn the oven on.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients For pumpkin bread

  • 2/3 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 2 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 16 oz
    can pumpkin
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 3 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    cloves
  • 2/3 c
    pecans, in pieces (optional)
  • 2/3 c
    raisins

How To Make pumpkin bread

  • 1
    In a medium bowl sift all dry ingredients together and set aside. Grease loaf pans or coffee can for fun round shape. Makes two loaves. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2
    In a second medium bowl, cream shortening and sugar until coarse. Add eggs, pumpkin and water, once combined slowly add dry ingredients until all ingredients are wet. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 3
    Pour into pans and cook for 65 to 75 min. Test with toothpick for doneness. Let cool. Remove from pans and let completely cool.

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