Pumpkin Date Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine eggs and sugar in large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in pumpkin, oil, water and vanilla until blended.
3. 3
   Stir together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
4. 4
   Add to pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. 5
   Fold in dates and nuts.
6. 6
   Pour mixture into four greased 7 x 3 x 2-inch baking pans or two greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch baking pans.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for about 55 minutes for smaller loaves; about 65 minutes for larger loaves or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool bread 10 minutes on wire racks.
9. 9
   Loosen sides; remove from pans.
10. 10
    Cool completely on rack.
11. 11
    Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
12. 12
    Makes 4 small or 2 large loaves.