Pumpkin Bread Sandwich (Emeril's)
Source of Recipe
Emeril Lagasse
List of Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup toasted pecans
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, salted, toastedRecipe
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon of the butter. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the shortening and sugar. Cream the mixture until smooth. Sift the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt and set aside. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture and mix until incorporated. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until smooth.
Add the sifted flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, alternately with the buttermilk until all is incorporated and the batter is smooth. Fold in the pecans. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Slice the bread into 1/2-inch slices. Spread the some of the Cream Cheese Frosting between 2 slices and form a sandwich. Slice in half diagonally and place against each on a serving plate. Garnish with confectionersí sugar and a sprig of fresh mint.
PUMPKIN SEED AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING : With an electric mixer, in a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectionersí sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and milk and mix well. Fold in the pumpkin seeds. Yield: about 1 cup Yield: 8 servings
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