pumpkin bread

so 'tis the season for pumpkin! and cinnamon! and apples! While I can only bask in one of those three, I will relish it while I can. I made pumpkin donuts out of the previously posted doughnut (I find it interesting that I can type "donuts" plural but "donut" apparently is incorrectly spelled and I actually was typing out "doughnut" when I discovered this...so much for trying to be consistent with my spelling!) recipe and they were quite fabulous. probably better than the plain recipe because the pumpkin worked as a better binder than the egg substitute i use. so you can try that. and if you use a can of pumpkin, whatever is left after the pumpkin bread makes for an excellent amount to use in the doughnuts.

as always, my love for bisquick shines through...and my handy bisquick recipes. And hey, it was on sale at Kroger this week! (and also of note, you can buy a prepackaged garlic cheese bisquick biscuit mix...just add water!)

One-Pan Pumpkin Bread

1/3 c vegetable oil
1 c canned pumpkin
3 eggs
2 1/3 c Bisquick original baking mix
1 1/4 c sugar
2 t ground cinnamon
1/2 c raisins

1. Heat oven to 350. Generously grease bottom only of a loaf pan, 9x5x3inches.
2. Stir all ingredients except raisins in pan with fork until moistened; beat vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in raisins.
3. Bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife/metal spatula around sides of loaf to loosen; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

One really should only imagine the liberties I took with this recipe...to start with, I left the eggs out completely. And the raisins. And the cinnamon. I only had the Heart Smart Bisquick in the house (thus how I know about the sale on Bisquick this week..). I used nutmeg instead of the cinnamon. And you know what? I basically got pumpkin cake and I'm not complaining. It makes for a delicious breakfast for someone with a sweet tooth like me. It's rather sweet though, and I think 1 1/4 c of sugar is a LOT but just be prepared for it. I can't remember if I've ever had pumpkin bread before though so I'm not sure what I had expected.

Anyway, I'm out for a bit...I've overexerted myself cooking this week in anticipation of my flu shot and feeling miserable for the next few days, so catch up with all the old recipes (many of which I've made this week...doughnuts, pasta salad, raspberry crumb bars...I made lentil soup but i don't think i've posted that recipe) and i'll see you sometime soon. :)