Pecan Pumpkin Loaves
Pumpkin and a blend of spices make this quick bread a real holiday treat. I can easily prepare three loaves to give to friends and neighbors as gifts.
—Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa
Ingredients
- 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
