Baking All the Rules: Geez Louise, that’s good Pumpkin Bread

Adapted from the recipe Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread submitted by Laurie Bennett at AllRecipes.com

Personal Note: Some weeks ago I bought an actual pie pumpkin and roasted it, pureed it and froze it just for this day. And today turned out to be just as delicious as I hoped it would be! This one goes out to all the ginger-lovers, be it the spice or the hair coloring.

Plan of Attack:

1. Mix wet ingredients

2. Mix dry ingredients

3. Combine together and bake

Ingredients for 1 loaf:

Wet ingredients-

1 C pureed pumpkin (homemade would be awesome, but canned is also good)

2 eggs

½ C vegetable oil

1/3 C water

1 ½ C sugar

Dry ingredients-

1 ¾ C all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ + ¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp ground cloves

¼ tsp ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl combine pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well mixed
3. In another bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and all the spices; also mix well
4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just blended
5. Pour into a well lubed loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes using a toothpick to check for doneness
6. Enjoy!