I'm Going Bananas

Pumpkin Bread

Sliced pumpkin bread on a cutting board with a bitten piece in front
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Prep
10 min
Cook
1 hr
Yield
Yields 2 loaves
Difficulty
easy

Having been introduced to our family only recently, this week’s recipe definitely tops the list of holiday-themed desserts. This is one of the most sought-after desserts in Ellen Salay’s household, and now ours – this pumpkin bread will keep everyone coming back for more.

Close-up of sliced pumpkin bread showing its moist, spiced interior

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups pumpkin purée (1 can)
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
  3. Add the oil and water and mix well.
  4. Mix in the pumpkin purée and the eggs.
  5. Grease two 9x5 loaf pans, pour in the mixture, and bake for 60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.