" IT SMELLS LIKE CHRISTMAS" PUMPKIN BREAD

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This recipe comes from The Little Book of Christmas Joys. It is the best pumpkin bread I have ever had. Both loaves never last a few days in my house. Although allspice is optional but I never leave it out but I do leave out the pecans.

Provided by NinnyMommy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
1 cup oil
5 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. In a large bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients.
  • Blend in the water and oil, and mix in the eggs.
  • Blend in the pumpkin.
  • Fold in the pecans.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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