PUMPKIN BREAD

A family favorite for decades, given to me by my sister-in-law, Jocelyn Howard.

Combine and whisk thoroughly:

        1 2/3 cups flour

        1 1/2 cup sugar

        1/4 tsp. baking powder

        1 tsp. baking soda

        3/4 tsp. Salt

        1 tsp. Each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves*

Combine:

        2 eggs

        1/2 cup salad oil

        1 cup pumpkin

Mix together and pour into lightly greased (pan spray) loaf pan. 

Bake at 325^oF for 1 1/2 hours.

Options:  For muffins fill cups 3/4 full and bake for 40 minutes.

For mini pans, fill 3/4 full and bake 50 minutes.

*For a spicier flavor, double the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Most people prefer this - not too spicy, yet great flavor.

If you like it real spicy as some commercial bakeries do, then add even more spices, to your taste.