Pumpkin Bran Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Butter two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
3. 3
   Dust pans with flour.
4. 4
   Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; stir to blend well.
5. 5
   Whisk eggs, sugar and buttermilk in large bowl.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients; stir to combine.
7. 7
   Add pumpkin and oil; stir until blended.
8. 8
   Divide batter between prepared pans.
9. 9
   Bake until tester inserted into center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Let loaves cool 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cut around pan sides to loosen loaves, if necessary.
12. 12
    Turn out loaves onto racks; cool completely.
13. 13
    (Can be made ahead.
14. 14
    Wrap tightly and store at room temperature 1 day or freeze up to 1 month.)