MIMI'S STREUSEL TOP PUMPKIN BREAD

Mimi's Streusel Top Pumpkin Bread image

Absolutely the tastiest pumpkin bread in all the world---all because of the streusel topping. It is yummy. Try it; you'll love it. It makes two good sized loaves.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
4 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons soft butter

Steps:

In a large bowl place the first 5 ingredients (sugar, oil, water, eggs, and pumpkin), and beat one minute on low.
Add the next 6 ingredients (flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves).
Blend at low speed until moistened and then beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
Pour into two greased bread pans.
Make the streusel topping by mixing the last 5 ingredients (brown sugar, walnuts, flour, cinnamon, and butter).
Put streusel topping on both batters.
Bake at 350 degrees for 60-75 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3753.4, Fat 171.2, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 402.5, Sodium 2687.5, Carbohydrate 525.9, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 332.1, Protein 47.5