Pumpkin Bread

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A simple, classic loaf bread that's perfect for fall. Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and dates for texture; or sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger along the length of the bottom of the pan.

Prep Time

60 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

1 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin
1⁄2 cup butter
3⁄4 cup maple syrup
2 egg
1 3⁄4 cups flour, whole wheat pastry
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1⁄3 cup water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Cream together butter and maple syrup. Add eggs and mashed pumpkin. In a separate bowl, sift together whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine wet and dry ingredients, adding 1/3 cup water.

Bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.