Pumpkin Bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 3 c. sugar; 1 c. oil; 3 eggs; 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin (2 c.); 3 c. plain flour (unsifted); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 c. pecans, chopped; 3/4 to 1 c. dates, chopped (optional)

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin (2 c.)
3 c. plain flour (unsifted)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. pecans, chopped
3/4 to 1 c. dates, chopped (optional)

Directions

1

Mix first 4 ingredients well; add dry ingredients and spices. Mix thoroughly.
2

Fold in nuts and dates.
3

Divide mixture among 3 one pound coffee cans which have been greased and floured.
4

Bake at 350° for 65 to 70 minutes.
5

Makes 3 small loaves.
6

Good served warm or with cream cheese.
7

Better made a day or 2 ahead.