Pumpkin Bread

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 c. fresh pumpkin (canned pumpkin could be used)
  • 3 c. plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2/3 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2/3 c. raisins
  • 2/3 c. water
  • yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
  2. 2
    In another large bowl, mix sugar and shortening until creamy.
  3. 3
    Add eggs one at a time.
  4. 4
    Add pumpkin and mix well.
  5. 5
    Pour flour mixture (slowly) into sugar mixture.
  6. 6
    Add water as needed. Beat until thoroughly mixed.
  7. 7
    Pour into greased loaf pans.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until done.

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