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Amish Pumpkin Bread




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Think cool weather and fall for this baked goodie!





List of Ingredients



• 2 eggs
  
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
  
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp baking soda
  
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
  
• 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  






Instructions



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.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 8 servings