Friday, August 26, 2011

Pumpkin Spice Bread


Pumpkin spice bread is all one needs when having a nice little get together with friends or celebrating the holidays. It's sweet, yet jam packed with flavor, you don't want to miss out.  

**This recipe was adapted by Allrecipes.com **


Ingredients:


1 1/2 cups of gluten- free flour (e.g Bisquick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 can of pumpkin puree 
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 cup chopped walnuts 


Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Next mix together all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt and baking soda)
2. In a separate bowl combine all wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and spices). Once combined add chopped walnuts.
3. Finally, combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
4. Pour into a well sprayed or buttered pan (9*5*3) inch loaf pan. Then bake for 50-60 mins. or until toothpick comes out clean.

I recently was invited to a tea party and struggled to think of what kinds of treats are often found at tea parties. Usually, they consist of finger foods that most likely entails thin crackers with cream cheese and cucumber slices on top, but considering that both my friend and I are gluten-free, those types of foods would be an issue. Personally, I think of soft scones, light pound cake, dainty finger sandwiches and drinking with your pinkies up. So, I finally decided to do a spin on pound cake and make a pumpkin loaf instead. Knowing that pumpkin was my friend's absolute favorite, I thought it would be a good choice. It is packed with flavor but is extremely light and satisfying. I recommend sprinkling a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on top of the loaf, right as it comes out of the oven. This recipe would be the perfect dessert for any fall holiday party or even a nice sweet treat for a simple tea party. Either way, your guests will not be disappointed. Hope you enjoy!! :D

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