PUMPKIN - WALNUT BREAD

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A fairly quick bread that uses a the creaming method for a lighter texture. Not cake-like, but not as dense as some quick breads. Can be served with a simple glaze or Recipe #73474.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (250 gms)
1/2 cup butter, softened (114 gms)
2 large eggs (100 gms)
1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin (425 gms)
1/2 cup half-and-half (236 gms) or 1/2 cup milk (236 gms)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (350 gms)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, to taste
1 cup chopped walnuts (120 gms) (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional) or 1/2 cup cinnamon baking chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Move your oven rack so that the top of the loaf will be in the center of the oven.
  • Heat the oven to 325ºF.
  • Grease a large loaf pan with with shortening.
  • Line with parchment if desired.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in eggs until blended and smooth. Add pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Mix remaining dry ingredients in ziplock bag and gently combine with pumpkin mix. Stir in nuts and/or raisins/chips. Pour into pan and bake for 75- 90 minutes (until wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean).
  • Start testing after an hour.
  • Cool 5 minutes on wire rack still in pan.
  • Then remove from pan and place top side up.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Can be served with a simple glaze or White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream (#73474). Wrap tightly and store a room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 519.5, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 23.5, Protein 4.5

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