pumpkin bread with craisins and walnuts.

If you like Craisins, they're a must in this recipe!

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour, fluff flour before measuring

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ginger

1/4 t. nutmeg

1/2 c. butter, at room temperature

1 c. organic sugar (suggested: Wholesome Sweetners)

2 eggs, at room temperature

1 t. pure vanilla extract

1 c. canned pumpkin

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped, optional

1/2 c. craisins, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in canned pumpkin. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in 2 or 3 shifts while beating ingredients together. When batter is fully combined, stir in chopped walnuts and craisins. Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

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