Pumpkin Spice Bread

It is hard to believe that this is the last week of October and I had yet to make anything pumpkin until now. This pumpkin spice bread is so indicative of the season. It carries such an aroma of Fall and it the perfect snack, dessert or even breakfast. This recipe makes two loaves so could be the perfect gift for a friend or neighbor. If you make this bread this weekend your house will be filled with flavors of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg just in time for Halloween!

Source: In Good Taste

You Will Need:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 (16-ounce) can pure pumpkin

Here We Go:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degree F
• Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans, line the bottoms with wax paper or parchment paper, then grease the paper
• Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl and set aside
• Beat the sugar and oil in a large bowl until blended
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended and then beat in the pumpkin
• Add the flour mixture and stir until just blended
• Pour the batter into the prepared pans
• Bake for about 70-75 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
• Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before un-molding to cool completely before serving
• Remove the wax paper before slicing

Makes 2 Loaves
Happy Feasting!