Nana's Pumpkin Bread

Every fall, the tired old coffee cans would come out of Nana's cupboard and the scent of pumpkin and spiced would fill the air of her kitchen. She would make a couple batches and end up with a dozen funny round breads. Some went into the freezer and others got dressed up for gifts. The shape lent itself to a pretty bag and a bow. The reason for giving was nothing more than to celebrate the season.

Ingredients:

• 1 package Farmers Market Spice Mix (Gluten Free option available)
• 1 Egg Lightly Beaten
• 1/2 Cup Pumpkin (roasted or puree)
• 1/4 Cup Butter, softened
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350 f. In a large bowl cream together the egg and butter. Add the spice mix. Combine all ingredients well. Fill a small bread pan or 12 oz coffee can.  Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean, then turn off oven and leave bread in for 10 more minutes.  Cool bread for ½ hour then, using a knife ease out of the pan / cans.

If you love Pumpkin

• Pumpkin Pizza
• Pumpkins and Gourds
• Roasted Pumpkin
• Frosted Pumpkin Bites