Yes, it is that time of year. Time to pull out my mini loaf pans and shower my family with delicious pumpkin bread. They all expect it just as soon as they feel a nip in the air. For the last 25 years I have given family members a small loaf of pumpkin bread as a little goodie to celebrate Fall's arrival. When my children were small we always delivered these on Halloween. I told the kids that it was our "treat" for family and friends. Many of the people we visited didn't have many trick or treaters so they always looked forward to our visit and the pumpkin bread. This year was no different. I still pulled out the pans and baked. I had to mail the loafs to my children and they were both happy to receive their treat!
I found some cute ribbon at Michael's to add that special touch. I wanted to share the recipe with you. It is one of those never fail recipes. The bread is so moist and just taste like fall! YUMMY!
The recipe came from my OLD Pillsbury Kitchens cookbook. The page looks terrible.....stained and faded so you know it has to be good. :-)
Pumpkin Bread
15 oz. can (2 cups) pumpkin
3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2/3 cup water
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour bottoms only of two 9x5 loaf pans (or 8-10 mini loaf pans).In large bowl blend first 5 ingredients. Beat 1 minute at medium speed. Add remaining ingredients; blend at low speed until moistened. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350 for approximately 50-60 minutes. Watch the mini pans closely ( they will cook faster). Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
Your kitchen will smell wonderful and trust me the bread will taste great!
I love to light my pumpkin scented candle, fix a cup of hot tea, put up my feet, and eat a piece of yummy pumpkin bread.
I am ready to sit down and enjoy the moment. I am going to knit a while and eat a while.... just enjoy a peaceful evening. Did you notice that even my two knitting projects have the look of pumpkin bread.....It definitely is that time of year!
15 comments:
Oh I do love pumpkin bread. I was just thinking it is time to start baking. Yours looks wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Pumpkin bread has always been my favorite. That's such a nice tradition you have, giving your yummy bread to relatives!
Nancy
What a nice tradition, and I am sure the recipients really enjoy the treat. Looks like a couple of pretty knitting projects going on there! You can always tell when the weather cools down here and it gets dark early, as I light up a pumpkin/spice, cider, etc. smelling candle. Mulled cider burning right now. :)
Glenda
I know the scenerio of a stained page cookbook, and a dog eared one at that, so I am going to use your recipe. I love the little tradition of yours, you are so warm and generous! Your packages look darling.
Love the colors of your yarn. I know your projects will be gorgeous!!
xoxo
Janie
Sounds wonderful. I love the idea of sharing with my neighbors. :) Thanks.
ONe of my favorite things is pumpkin bread. I love it!!! Great idea to give as gifts!
I think I smell the bread and candle! Yummy!
I agree with everyone else, great tradition.
All I can say, is please pass me a piece! Looks so moist and delicious, I can almost taste it. Thanks for the recipe. laurie
A slice of your pumpkin bread and a good cup of coffee would be sheer heaven about right now. Your friends and family must look forward to the delivery of your gift each year. Yum!
There is nothing better then the month of November to stir a persons nesting skills.Thanks for the recipe and how do I get on that mailing list???
Thanks for the recipe, mmmmm pumpkin!
Happy Fall!
Zlaty
What a warm and homey post, Mrs. DD! I loved all your pictures and thoughts of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. Looks like a pretty project you are working on too. I just made pumpkin bread yesterday morning. Thanks for sharing your recipe too!
Donna
I feel relaxed and comforted just reading your post.
What a wonderful, thoughtful tradition.
I am going to use your recipe this week!
Laura
YUM - love pumpkin bread! Thanks for the recipe.
Your wreath is lovely as are your knitting projects. :)
What are you knitting?. It looks lovely, maybe a scarf?. Your pumpkin bread looks delish, I can smell it all the way in CA. Yum!
Have a great day and keep creating,
Elizabeth
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