Our family loves pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins. Here is a favorite recipe that never fails!
Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin Muffin Recipe:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Stir together:
1 3/4 c flour (works well with whole wheat)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Beat until fluffy:
1 1/3 c sugar
1/3 c shortening
2 eggs
Add and stir well:
1 c cooked/canned pumpkin
Add dry ingred.alternately with:
1/3 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
Add if desired:
1/2 c nuts
1/2 c raisins
Pour into greased pans and bake about 1 hr. or until fork comes out clean.
For pumpkin muffins pour batter into muffin cups and bake about 25 min.
