Pinky's Famous Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Name: Pinky's Famous Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup shortening; 2 ⅔ cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 cups pumpkin puree; ⅔ cup water; 3 ⅓ cups flour (sifted); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon clove; ⅔ cup walnuts (chopped)

Servings: persons

⅔ cup shortening
2 ⅔ cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups pumpkin puree
⅔ cup water
3 ⅓ cups flour (sifted)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
⅔ cup walnuts (chopped)

1
Grease and flour baking pans.
2
Turn oven to 350.
3
Cream the shortening and sugar.
4
Stir in eggs, pumpkin, and water.
5
Sift together flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
6
Blend to a smooth dough.
7
Stir in chopped nuts and raisins (if using).
8
Bake larg loaves 60-70 minuts or until center tests clean.
9
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
10
Remove from pan and cool.
11
Yields 2 9x5x3 loaves -- or -- 3 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 -- or -- 30 cupcakes.
12
Adjust bake times accordingly.
13
This recipe also works well with the addition of a cup of shredded zuccini or chocolate chips.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup shortening, 2 ⅔ cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2 cups pumpkin puree, and more.

Yes, Pinky's Famous Pumpkin Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pinky's Famous Pumpkin Bread

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