(From Reminisce, Nov1991)
3 1/2 all purpose flour
2 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 t each ground cinnamon and nutmeg
2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 t each vanilla extract
¾ cup buttermilk
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups fresh pumpkin
1. Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl
2. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, and sugar, mix well (I beat with a wisk)
3. Add pumpkin, vanilla, raisins and walnuts
4. Pour into two greased 9″ x 5″ loaf pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until bread tests done.
6. Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans. Then cool on a wire rack.
7. Can be served fresh or frozen