john cabrera

pmhess:

I found this recipe in my Pagan calender. It looks basic and it is easy to make but the flavors are complex and it’s just so tasty! It was well loved by everyone who ate it.

Samhain Pumpkin Bread

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

15 oz. canned pumpkin

1 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp. vanilla

3 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl.  Stir in sugar, canned pumpkin, oil and vanilla.  Add dry ingredients and spices.  Mix well.  Pour into two bread pans that have been greased only on the bottom. Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 to 80 minutes.  Cool 10 minutes and then remove from loaf pans and allow to cool completely.

Tweaks I made: I used only 2 eggs. I used Olive oil instead of regular oil and I greased the pans with olive oil spray to grease my pans to make it more healthy. I also doubled the nutmeg (I use fresh ground). When I put them into bake I set the timer for 45 minutes and then checked it with a toothpick every 10 minutes after that until the toothpick comes out clean.  The key is to not over bake it!