Pumpkin bread (usda)

2 Loaves

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsFlour; unsifted
3cupsSugar
2teaspoonsBaking soda
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonCinnamon
1teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCloves
¼teaspoonGinger
16ouncesCanned pumpkin
1cupOil
4Eggs
cupWater

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F (moderate) Grease two 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pans.

Mix dry ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.

Beat pumpkin, oil, eggs, and water together. Add to dry ingredients.

Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.

Pour one-half of the batter into each loaf pan.

Bake 1 to 1-¼ hours or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.

Cool on rack. Remove from pans after 10 minutes.

Calories per 1/16 loaf slice: About 200 Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias