Pumpkin Bread

  In blue are my alterations to make it Claire friendly (cinnamon free)

ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon ground cloves (3/4 tsp)

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (2 tsp allspice)

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (3/4 tsp)

1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 cups granulated sugar

1 cup butter, really soft, partially melted

3 large eggs

1 15 ounce can pure pumpkin

preheat oven to 350 degrees.  spray two medium or three small loaf pans {i bought the disposable pans so i could give one away and it was enough for three} with nonstick cooking spray.  in a medium bowl, mix the flour, spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, set aside.  

in a bowl of a stand mixer, pour in the sugar.  take the butter and put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds so that it is partially melted.  pour in with the sugar and add the eggs.  cream these ingredients together on medium speed for about two minutes or until fluffy.  add the pumpkin and combine well.  

in three batches, add the dry ingredients and mix gently until each batch is just incorporated.  scrape the sides between each batch.  pour a third, or a half of the batter into each of the pans.  bake side-by-side for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean and the the tops are golden. I ended up covering it with tinfoil after about 40 min because I was worried the top would burn. I had a big bread pan, if I bought those little disposable pans I would start checking it after 30 min.

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