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Pumpkin Bread

PickleButt family archive • Draft cookbook page 68

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Preparation

15 Minutes

Cook Time

60 Minutes

Yield

3 Small Loaves

Section

Baked Goods

The Method

1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° F, lightly grease (e.g., spray with Pam) three medium, disposable loaf pans. Lightly sprinkle a few pecans on the bottom of each pan, reserving the rest to cover the tops.

2

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg) in a bowl.

3

Step 3

Mix the oil and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, until just incorporated.

4

Step 4

Add 1/3 of the dry mixture to the bowl of the mixer, as it incorporates, add ½ the water, then 1/3 of the dry mixture, then the remaining water, and then the remaining dry mixture. Allow each addition to incorporate before adding the next.

5

Step 5

Mix in the pumpkin.

6

Step 6

Evenly spread the batter between the 3 pans and sprinkle the remaining pecan pieces on top.

7

Step 7

Bake for 1 hour, testing with a toothpick as necessary.

Kitchen Notes

Imported from the PickleButt draft cookbook.

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