"Few things say fall quite as well as anything pumpkin. This classic and now gluten-free Pumpkin Bread is easy to make and sure to please!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup shortening (I use butter; either dairy or non-dairy)
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2 2/3 cup granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin or 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree, well drained
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2/3 cup water
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3 1/3 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour mix
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1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (optional, but read notes)
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2 tsp baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp salt (my "go to" salt)
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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3 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp ground allspice)
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2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)