Sweet Pumpkin Bread

Bread

Makes 3 loaves

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients:

3¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
2/3 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Sweet Pumpkin Bread With Walnuts

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Method:

Grease and flour three 7 x 3 inch pans. Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚ C).

Measure flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices into a large bowl. Stir to blend. Add pumpkin, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and nuts. Beat until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Let cool and serve.