An easy fantastic taste treat for the holidays!(This was one of Mom's signature dishes!)
Ingredients
11/2 Cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Cup pureed pumpkin ( butternut squash, hubbard squash, works just as well. I have even used canned squash.)
1/3 Cup vegetable oil
2 eggs beaten
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice
1/4 cup of water
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar salt, and baking soda.
Mix the pumpkin, oil,eggs,1/4 cup water and spices, then combine with dry
ingredients,but do not mix too thoroughly.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Bake in greased 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes turn out of pan
and cool on rack.
Enjoy with morning coffee or afternoon snack. This bread keeps well
in refrigerator for several days . May also be frozen for coming Holidays
