Thursday, October 20, 2011

Perfect Pumpkin Bread

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately! I have been cooking and baking AND taking pictures I just haven't been uploading them! This recipe doesn't have pictures (SORRY!!) but take my word for it...it is AMAZING! I am using this recipe from My Baking Addition. I think this might be my new fall favorite!

Perfect Pumpkin Bread

2 C. pumpkin puree
4 eggs
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. applesauce (if you don't have applesauce the original recipe calls for 1 c. oil)
1/2 c. oil
1 T. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. sugar

Mix above ingredients well.

In a separate bowl whisk together,

3 1/2 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. nutmeg
1 t. cloves
1 t. ground ginger
(You can also use pumpkin pie spice but I didn't have any so I made my own.)

Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.

Grease and flour your pans. You can use 2 large loaf pans, or mini loaf pans. I used mini pans and got 6 mini loaves out of it.

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes for large loaf or 25-40 minutes for mini loaf pans.

I also topped my bread with 1 T. of sugar in the raw. It gives the top a perfect crunch and the sugar gives a fantastic extra touch. I also added raisins to my last 2 pans and they are amazing in it! You could also add chocolate chips, craisins, or dried cherries to it and I'm sure it would be amazing!