Post by Jay on Nov 12, 2003 8:32:27 GMT -6
Amish Pumpkin BreadServing: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
8. 1.33 cup sugar
9. 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt & spices.
3. In a separate bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla together before adding eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in pumpkin.
4. Add dry ingredients, alternating w/ water, beating just until smooth. DO NOT overbeat.
5. Put batter in pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until done.
6. Turn bread on wire rack & allow to cool before storing it in an air tight container. Slice and serve w/ butter.
Jay