cindy's pumpkin bread

Abilene, TX
Updated on Sep 6, 2013

Once I tried my best friend's pumpkin bread I had to have her recipe! Its moist, smooth texture makes it the best ever. In addition, it is even better the day after baking. Freshly grated nutmeg is required to get the full flavor for this recipe. Slice and warm for the best breakfast ever.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield Makes two loaves

Ingredients

  • WET INGREDIENTS MIXTURE
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup salad oil
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup water
  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

How To Make cindy's pumpkin bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9"-5" loaf pans.
  • Step 2
    Cream sugar and oil until thoroughly combined.
  • Step 3
    Add the beaten eggs and pumpkin. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Sift together the dry ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with the water.
  • Step 6
    Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean,
  • Step 8
    Let the loaves cool for ten minutes. Then, remove the loaves from the pans to cool on a rack.
  • Step 9
    Wrap the cooled loaves in clear plastic wrap. Allow the loaves to "bloom" a few hours from serving.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #Breads
Keyword: #holiday
Keyword: #pumpkin
Keyword: #Nutmeg
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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