PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD

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I got this recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's "goof-proof;" even kids can make it. Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert! I give these as gifts at Christmas too... Just add a bow and "Voila!"

Provided by Dee Reilman

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Stir well. Fold in walnuts.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 26.1 g