This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The nicest part, aside from the yummy taste, is that it makes 3 loaves. Eat one now and freeze the other two for a later date. It can be a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients:
3 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups of sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional - I don't use them)
1 cup cooking oil
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
16 oz can pumpkin
Semi Sweet chocolate chips (optional) - use to whatever quantity you like. I use a lot of them :)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add all of the wet ingredients. Mix together until smooth. Grease and flour 3 loaf pans (I use disposable ones). Divide the batter between the 3 pans. I try to push the batter to the outside so the middle is a little thinner so it's not undercooked. Back for 1 hour. If you don't put in the chocolate chips then you can sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.
Enjoy!