Pumpkin Bread

Name: Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. packed brown sugar; 1/3 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 1 c. canned pumpkin; 1/4 c. milk; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans); 1/2 c. raisins (optional)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/4 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Directions

1

In mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
2

Beat in eggs.
3

Add pumpkin and milk; mix well.
4

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda and cloves; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
5

Stir in nuts and raisins.
6

Turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until done.
7

Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool.
8

Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.