FOREST'S PUMPKIN BREAD

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This recipe is what my brother, Forest, makes as Christmas Gifts for people every year. My brother loves to feed people and people love it when he does!! He took a plain pumpkin bread recipe and turned it into a happy fruit cake. All his friends and family love to receive his bread as a gift. It is really good when frozen for...

Provided by Marcia McCance

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 17

BATTER
3 c sugar
1 c salad oil
2 c pumpkin
2/3 c water
4 whole eggs
3 1/3 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
AFTER BATTER IS MADE, ADD:
1/2 c dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 c dates chopped
1/2 c dark raisins
1/2 jar(s) maraschino cherries, cut in half
AFTER BREAD IS BAKED SPREAD ON TOP OF LOAVES
1/4 c butter (more if needed)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  • 2. Grease and flour three 9x5 loaf pans
  • 3. Combine all BATTER ingredients and mix well
  • 4. Fold in the fruit until well mixed
  • 5. Divide batter evenly into 3 loaf pans
  • 6. Bake 350 F, for 1 hour
  • 7. After baking, while still hot, rub the top of the bread loaves with butter
  • 8. This pumpkin fruit bread is best if frozen and taken out as needed.

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