Pumpkin Bread

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease three 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 3
    Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. 6
    Add pumpkin; mix well.
  7. 7
    Sift in dry ingredients alternating with water.
  8. 8
    Mix until smooth.
  9. 9
    Fold in nuts.
  10. 10
    Turn batter into prepared pans.
  11. 11
    Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

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