Pumpkin Bread Recipe

A traditional quick bread that brings a taste of fall to breakfast, brunch or lunch.

SERVINGS : 10 / PREP : 15 mins / COOK : 1 hr / READY IN : 1.5 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (unsalted) or margarine
• 1 cup granulated sugar (may use a combination of white and brown sugar to equal 1 cup)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup milk or orange juice
• Optional : chopped nuts and/or raisins to equal 1/2 cup

Container : 9 x 5 greased bread pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and blend together.  Add eggs to creamed mixture and beat well. Add dry …