Sunday, November 14, 2010

Nana's Pumpkin Bread

Well, you know how I love pumpkin things, so here's another version of pumpkin bread from Nana. I actually made the pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin. Here's how:


Start with a "pie pumpkin" about the size of a cantaloupe and wash outside.



Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out all in the "innards." I suggest using a serrated knife and the sawing motion to get it open, then using an ice cream scoop to scrape out the inside.


Next, cut it into chunks and place into a steamer or stove top steamer for 45-50 minutes or until nice and tender. There's other ways to do this like baking in the oven, but I chose to do the steamer method.



Finally, scrape the tender meat of the pumpkin off of the rind, and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth!

Nana's pumpkin bread recipe:
  • 2 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups pumpkin
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup nuts (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Blend sugar and oil together in large bowl until well blended
  4. Add eggs one at a time.
  5. Add pumpkin and blend well.
  6. Mix in flour mixture and water, alternating.
  7. Bake in 2 greased loaf pans at 350 degrees until toothpick comes out clean in the center. About 55 minutes.

Thank you Nana!

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