How To Bake Pumpkin For Pies and Breads

In this video I will show you how I bake my pumpkins so I can make homemade breads, pies and soups. This is an easy way to save money and you can cook your favorite pumpkin recipes all year long without buying canned pumpkin. Pumpkin is a very nutritious food. You might be amazed at the wonderful benefits pumpkin has to offer. It is packed full of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Here is a site that lists the nutritional value of pumpkin. It might surprise you. nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-veg…
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Don't be afraid of the spice. It is FANTASTIC in this bread recipe. I promise you will love it!

EasyMeWorld's Spicy Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread is a classic, made with a variety of spices and optional chopped nuts. Make this bread for an everyday treat or serve at a Halloween or Thanksgiving get-together.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)


Instructions:



Preheat your oven to 350. Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, & baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin, oil, eggs, water, & spices. Pour into the bowl w/ dry ingredients & mix just until all are combined - don't stir too much! Stir in the nuts, if you're using them. Pour into a well-buttered 9x5x3-in. loaf pan, bake 50-60 minutes until done in the middle. Remove from pan, cool on a rack.

Keep wrapped in the refrigerator. Really good w/ cream cheese, or chopped walnuts in cream cheese.
Thanks to Tina Lesniok for sharing this pumpkin bread recipe