Pumpkin Bread

4 cups canned pumpkin
2 tbsp. water
4 cups brown sugar
1 cup cups vegetable oil
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice (optional)
1 tsp. lemon
1 tsp. orange zest (optional)
1 to 2 fl. oz. rum (optional)
5 cups flour
4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup raisins (half golden raisins is good)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup chopped dried fruit(s) (optional) (suggest apricots, peaches, or apples)

Directions:

Stir together the pumpkin, water, oil, sugar and spice mixture. Sift flour mixture into liquid mixture and stir. Add fruits and nuts. Is your arm tired yet?

Pour into greased 1-quart loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until the toothpick test is passed. More easily sliced for serving when bread is chilled or frozen (slices thaw quickly).

User Reviews:

Yum! Thanx for the great recipe! Just like mom used to make! :D

Submitted by Jessica P. on December 06, 2000

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