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Patty's Pumpkin Bread

Source of Recipe

Patty R.


Recipe Introduction

Patty's delicously spicy version of Pumpkin Bread makes a very large loaf.

List of Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 16 oz. can of pumpkin
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. *plumped raisins

*Soak raisins for 30 minutes in enough hot water to cover. Drain and pat dry before adding to batter.


Recipe

In large bowl, cream together shortening, sugar and eggs. Add pumpkin and water. In another bowl, mix together remaining dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to creamed sugar mixture. Spread batter into wax-paper lined 9x5 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan immediately and peel off waxed paper while still hot. Cool on wire rack. Freezes well