MRS. VIEHWEG'S PUMPKIN BREAD

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This recipe comes from my best friend Tammy's grandma. It is the best pumpkin bread I have ever tasted!

Provided by Mary Frazier @Hunneybun

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 13

- 2/3 c shortening
- 2 2/3 c sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1-1 lb. can pumpkin
- 2/3 c orange juice
- 1 c nuts
- 1 c raisins or chopped dates
- 3 1/2 c flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly: add eggs, pumpkin and orange juice. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to the pumpkin mixture. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into two (2 quart) well greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • (5) mini loaves - bake 45 minutes. (3) 1 lb. or 13 oz. coffee cans - bake 1 hour
  • For best flavor, bake the day before serving.

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