MOM'S PUMPKIN NUT BREAD

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This is a favorite recipe from when I was a little girl. I always made this for my teachers at Christmas time.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c shortening
2 large eggs
1 c canned libby's pumpkin
1/4 c whole milk
1/2 c coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 c raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda, and cloves; set aside. In a large mixer bowl beat together brown sugar and shortening until well combined; beat in eggs. Add pumpkin and milk; mix well. Add flour mixture to sugar-pumpkin mixture, mixing well. Stir in chopped nuts and the raisins, if using.
  • 3. Turn batter into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a zip-lock bag and store overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.

Sarah Anulumadu
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I love pumpkin nut bread! I can't wait to try this recipe.


Atikul Husen
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This recipe looks like it would be a lot of work. I'm not sure if I'm up for it.


Aniya Morales Butterfield
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


Jumel Junoir
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I'm excited to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Qasim Mani
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This recipe is too complicated. I'm not a baker, so I need something simpler.


MD azad Sujon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out right. It was too dry.


abdul qader
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This bread is a little too sweet for my taste.


Shantel Halima
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I used chocolate chips instead of nuts, and it was amazing!


Owen-Lee September
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I made this bread without them. It was still delicious!


Jimin Mahdi
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This is my go-to pumpkin bread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


EmoBabyGirl
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I made this bread for a fall party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Milo Szewczyk
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This bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I like to slice it and freeze it, then toast it in the toaster oven.


MANQOBA D
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin bread, but this one is really good! The pumpkin flavor is subtle, and the nuts add a nice crunch.


Balmukund Bk
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I love the addition of the nuts.


Julie Bogan
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I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Sheamus Pfenning
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This pumpkin nut bread is a fall classic! The flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg are perfectly balanced, and the nuts add a nice crunchy texture.