RICH, MOIST SECRET INGREDIENT PUMPKIN BREAD

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This is my favorite pumpkin bread recipe. It is very different from other pumpkin breads because it calls for some unusual ingredients that make it special. I almost always use freshly cooked and mashed pumpkin in this - I like to use a small pie pumpkin, which I cut into quarters, seed, and steam until tender, then remove the peel and mash. But I have used plain canned pumpkin as well - just don't accidentally use pumpkin pie filling - you need the plain puree. Prep time assumes you already have some pumpkin puree handy. The extra loaf freezes well. I have been making this for years, but originally found this in one of the "Best of the Best" series of US regional cookbooks.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package instant butterscotch pudding mix (4 serving size)
1 package instant lemon pudding mix (4 serving size)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups fresh cooked pumpkin, mashed without any seasonings (or use canned puree)
1 tablespoon real vanilla extract (really that much)

Steps:

Sift together first 8 ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, dry pudding mixes).
Beat eggs well in another bowl.
Add oil, sugar, pumpkin, and vanilla to the eggs and mix well.
Combine wet mixture with flour mixture gently by hand,pressing out any large lumps with your spoon, just until ingredients are moistened- do not overmix.
Pour into 2 loaf pans (greased& floured) and bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 1 hour to 1 hr 15 minutes (or when tests done with a toothpick).
Cool in pan 10 minutes then let cool completely on wire racks- don't skip of your loaves will fall apart.

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Etwar Eti

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This is the best pumpkin bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the secret ingredient really makes it special.

Abdullah Malik

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread is always moist and delicious.

Ralph Coleman

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.

Gangster Rabby

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This bread was a huge disappointment. It was dry, crumbly, and had very little pumpkin flavor.

Nizam Munawar

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Ibad Ibadsyed

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The bread was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding some more butter or oil next time.

Ashlyn beth Loupe

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This bread was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.

atif Prado

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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin bread, but I have to say this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.