Tis the season for Pumpkins Amish Recipe

Pumpkin Power: The Vitamins
One cup of canned pumpkin contains 83 calories. It's high in fiber (7 grams, almost a third your daily requirement) and low in fat. It packs almost two weeks' worth of vitamin A and is also a good source of vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, magnesium and fiber.

Amish Pumpkin Bread

Rated 8.6 out of 10

Prep & Cooking Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1.000 Measurement
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1.33 cup sugar
1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

Directions:

Think cool weather and fall for this baked goodie! This is one of many bread & muffin recipes available at iVillage.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt & spices.

3. In a separate bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla together before adding eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in pumpkin.

4. Add dry ingredients, alternating w/ water, beating just until smooth. DO NOT overbeat.

5. Put batter in pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until done.

6. Turn bread on wire rack & allow to cool before storing it in an air tight container. Slice and serve w/ butter.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1.000 Measurement
Total
329
Carbohydrates:
55.87 g
Total Fat:
10.10 g
Protein:
4.60 g
Sat Fat:
2.95 g
Fiber:
1.69 g
Cholesterol:
53 mg
Sodium:
410 mg
Diabetic exchange:


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