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Mom's Pumpkin Bread

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  • Servings: 24
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 50-60m
    • The following recipe serves 24 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup shortening (butter-flavored)
  • 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin (or 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree)
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
  • GLAZE
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour 2 bread pans. If using fresh pumpkin, make sure your puree is not too watery.

  • Step 2: Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin and vanilla.

  • Step 3: In separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients, then add to creamed mixture. If mixture seems too thick, add a little milk. Mix in nuts, if desired.

  • Step 4: Bake 35 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake an additional 15-25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.

  • Step 5: Remove from oven to cooling racks, let sit 10 minutes and then remove from pans. Prepare glaze and pour over tops while still warm.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 2 loaf pans

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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