ORANGE PUMPKIN LOAF RECIPE

ORANGE PUMPKIN LOAF ( 2011)

Make in two full size loaf pans, or in 11 mini loaf pans. Adjust time accordingly….(Be sure to double recipe to do this) Below is given ingredients for one regular loaf pan.

1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup orange juice
1 grated and pureed orange
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
½ cup chopped nuts ( I use pecans)
½ cups dried cranberries ( I toss in a bit more for good measure)

Cream all wet ingredients, then add ground up orange. Add all dry and combine together..do not beat, or you will be sorry…gets tough that way. Plop into pans. The mini loaf pans are great. Bake in 350 oven for 1 hour with larger loaf pans. Bake for about 30 minutes with mini pans. Just be sure to check after 20 minutes, with a sharp knife plunged into the centre to test for doneness.

Cool and wrap to freeze. Serve with anything and everything…..