Baked Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and water. Mix until blended.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just blended. Do not over mix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin bread is a popular fall treat.
• The combination of spices gives this bread its unique flavor.
• Pumpkin bread is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.
• It can be enjoyed as a snack or a dessert.