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pumpkin bread

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

A fall favorite, but good at any time of the year!

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin bread

  • 2 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 - 15 oz. can
    pumpkin
  • 4
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 c
    canola oil **
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 3 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt (optional)
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger
  • **
    can use 1/2 cup applesauce and 1/2 cup canola oil to reduce the fat content

How To Make pumpkin bread

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and vanilla.
  • 2
    Sift the remaining dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture. Stir until just blended.
  • 3
    Grease and flour three 8x4 inch loaf pans. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 4
    Cool on rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
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