Monday, April 30, 2012

Best pumpkin bread ever..

Grease 3 medium (8x4) or 2 large loaf pans well (pam works best)

Set oven to 350 degrees


Sift together and set aside:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves

Combine:
4 eggs beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar (not dark)
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup cold water
1 lb. can pumpkin (16 oz)


Mix in dry ingredients. I usually mix this all in with a whisk until combined. Don't leave too many lumps, but don't over mix. You can also add walnuts at this point if you like. About a 1/2 cup is enough. Put in greased pans and cook for 1 1/4 hours. I usually check this at about 50 minutes. A skewer or toothpick should come out clean. Sometimes your oven might cook faster and it depends on what size pans you use. Let cool on rack for 10-20 minutes in the pans, then turn onto rack to cool completely. Make sure you cover tightly with saran wrap when cooled so they don't dry out.

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