Pumpkin Spice Bread Recipe

Bread :

• In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.
• In bowl of electric mixer, combine pumpkin, oil, sugar and eggs until well blended.
• Add dry ingredients.
• Mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
• Divide batter between two greased and parchment-lined 9" x 5" (2 L) loaf pans.
• Bake in a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
• Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
• Remove from pans and cool completely.

Orange Glaze :

• In a bowl, blend together icing sugar, orange zest and orange juice (do not make too thin).
• Spoon over top of cooled bread.
• Sprinkle with additional nuts.
• For muffins, divide batter evenly into 24 well-greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
• Bake in a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.