Pumpkin Stuffing Bread

Servings: 20
Yield: 20 servings

Description

These two loaves of fragrant pumpkin bread made with butter and whole wheat flour can be used in a bread stuffing for turkey or served sliced plain or spread with butter and preserves.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup butter, softened

Directions

1 Butter two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Place oven rack in lower 1/3 of oven.
2 In a large bowl, combine the white flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well.
3 In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs and salt. Add to flour mixture and blend in softened butter or margarine one tablespoon at a time.
4 Divide mixture between 2 pans. Bake until golden and cake tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Invert onto racks and cool.