Pumpkin - Walnut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Move your oven rack so that the top of the loaf will be in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Heat the oven to 325°F.
3. 3
   Grease a large loaf pan with with shortening.
4. 4
   Line with parchment if desired.
5. 5
   Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Stir in eggs until blended and smooth. Add pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Mix remaining dry ingredients in ziplock bag and gently combine with pumpkin mix. Stir in nuts and/or raisins/chips. Pour into pan and bake for 75- 90 minutes (until wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean).
9. 9
   Start testing after an hour.
10. 10
    Cool 5 minutes on wire rack still in pan.
11. 11
    Then remove from pan and place top side up.
12. 12
    Cool completely before slicing.
13. 13
    Can be served with a simple glaze or White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream (#73474). Wrap tightly and store a room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.