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A loaf of pumpkin bread next to a small, orange pumpkin on a wooden cutting board.
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Pumpkin or Squash Bread

Course Bread, Dessert, Snack
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, AP Flour, Canola Oil, Cinnamon, Eggs, Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Oil, Pecans, Pumpkin Puree, Raisins, Squash Puree, Vegetable Oil, Walnuts
Dietary Need Vegetarian
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 147kcal
Author Recipe from: Maine EFNEP

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • 9x5-inch Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Oil Vegetable or canola
  • ¾ cup Pumpkin Puree Or squash puree
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Raisins Optional
  • ½ cup Nuts Optional; chopped walnuts, pecans, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, pumpkin or squash, and eggs.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold this into the other mixture just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. If using, stir in the raisins and/or nuts. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2423IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg