pumpkin bread

Maple Valley, WA
Updated on May 24, 2013

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 2/3 cups sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 16 ounces can pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 2/3 cup pecans, in pieces (optional)
  • 2/3 cup raisins

How To Make pumpkin bread

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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