pumpkin bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup(s) vegetable shortening; 2 2/3 cup(s) granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 can(s) pumpkin; 2/3 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 3 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour

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Glenda Fowler

Updated on Nov 10, 2025

I’ve used this recipe for years. Everyone loves it! Hope you enjoy it too.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 2/3 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 can pumpkin
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

How To Make pumpkin bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom of a large loaf pan or several miniature loaf pans with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Cream shortening and sugar. Add water Blend well
Step 3

Add eggs.
Step 4

Add pumpkin.
Step 5

Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Blend well.
Step 6

Add flour, blending after each cup.
Step 7

Optional: Stir in 2/3 cup raisins and/or 2/3 cup walnuts.
Step 8

Bake large loaf 70 minutes, small loaves 50 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
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