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Superb Pumpkin Bread

A moist and delicious recipe to serve for dessert, as snack or as an appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening I use Crisco
  • 2 2/3 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 - 1 lb can pumpkin - not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour do not sift
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts of your choice - optional
  • 2/3 cup raisins - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans or three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pans.
  • Mix shortening and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. DO NOT use a mixer.
  • Stir in eggs, pumpkin and water.
  • Blend in flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into pans, dividing mixture evenly.
  • Bake for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Optional recipe additions: raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds
Optional toppings: additional nuts, powdered sugar, pumpkin seeds
Optional spreads: softened cream cheese, butter