Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

This Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread is a family favorite that has stood the test of time. With its rich and moist texture, fragrant spices, and the comforting taste of pumpkin, it's the perfect treat for cozy fall mornings or holiday gatherings. Whether enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of butter, this bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• ⅔ cup water

• 3 cups white sugar

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1½ teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sugar. Mix until well blended.

4. Combine Mixtures: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.

6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 207 kcal

• Total Fat: 21.2g

• Saturated Fat: 10.2g

• Cholesterol: 41.5mg

• Sodium: 101.8mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 5g

• Dietary Fiber: 0.3g

• Sugars: 4.7g

• Protein: 0.7g