MOTHER MARGE'S PUMPKIN BREAD

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I LOVE my mom's pumpkin bread, as does everyone else at our house. It's a dense, not too spicy but flavorful bread. We like ours plain, no raisins, no nuts, but you could add them if you like.

Provided by whtbxrmom

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Crisco shortening
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups libby canned pumpkin (do not substitute as not all brands have the same consistency)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and lightly flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add vanilla and pumpkin.
  • Gradually add in dry ingredients from first bowl.
  • Pour equal amount into both loaf pans.
  • Bake on center rake for approx 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.
  • All ovens so I start checking my loaves at 45 mins and recheck every 5 minutes until done.
  • We like it best cold!
  • So enjoy the leftovers.
  • It also freezes nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 208.3, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.8, Protein 1.8

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