Pumpkin Bread 2 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons water 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) In a large mixer bowl, thoroughly combine first 6 ingredients. Mix together next 6 dry ingredients. Stir into pumpkin mixture, a small amount at a time. Mix well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Divide batter into two (2) well greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Bake in 350 F oven 1 hour or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool 15 minutes. Remove from pan allow to cool completely. Makes 2 loaves. ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe created by McCormick.