Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread is the best! I found this recipe on the internet and made it for the work bake sale - several people asked for the recipe! It was a hit!


Pumpkin Bread
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3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2/3 cup water
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder


In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Stir in water and pumpkin (and nuts if using). In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, whisking to mix well. Add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-inch loaf pans. (You may use a different size pan, such as 9x5-inch, but loaves won't be as tall.) Bake at 350 degrees for 60-75 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove to wire racks and cover with a cloth until cool. Makes 2 loaves, each loaf 8-12 pieces.