PUMPKIN BREAD
3 CUPS SUGAR 2 TSP. SALT
1 CUP OIL 1/2 TSP. BAKING POWDER
4 EGGS 2 TSP. BAKING SODA
2 CUPS PUMPKIN 1 TSP. EACH OF CLOVES, NUTMEG, CINNAMON,
3 1/2 CUPS FLOUR AND ALLSPICE
2/3 CUP HOT WATER A CUP RAISINS OR CRANBERRIES
1 CUP CHOPPED NUTS
ADD SUGAR TO OIL, ADD EGGS, PUMPKIN AND SPICES AND FLOUR. ADD ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS EXCEPT 2 TSP. SODA AND HOT WATER. ADD THAT AT THE VERY LAST. POUR INTO 4 LOAF PANS, 2 LARGE AND 2 MINI, 4 X 6, FILLED 1/2 FULL. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES. IT USUALLY TAKES 40 MINUTES FOR THE MINI'S AND 55 TO 60 MINUTES FOR THE LARGE LOAVES. CHECK AFTER 40 MINUTES AND WHEN A TOOTHPICK INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN, THEY ARE DONE. COOL ABOUT 10 MINUTES IN PANS THEN REMOVE AND LET COOL ON WIRE RACKS. WRAP IN FOIL. THEY KEEP WELL AND FREEZE WELL ALSO.
ENJOY WITH YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE OR TEA.
LINDA DAVIS