Indian Summer Pumpkin Bread

• FOR THE BREAD
• all-purpose flour↗3 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• ground cloves↗1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• solid-pack pumpkin↗2 cups
• vegetable oil↗1 cup
• granulated sugar↗3 cups
• large eggs↗3
• walnuts, chopped↗1 cup
• dark raisin↗1 cup
• orange zest, minced↗2 tablespoons
• FOR THE GLAZE
• cups powdered sugar↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon orange zest, minced↗1
• teaspoons orange juice↗6
• FOR THE GARNISH
• cup walnuts, chopped↗1⁄8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   FOR THE BREAD ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then spray two 9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt, then set aside.

3. 3

   In an electric mixer bowl, combine pumpkin, oil, sugar & eggs, mixing until well blended.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients & mix well.

5. 5

   With a wooden spoon stir in walnuts, raisins & orange zest.

6. 6

   Divide batter between the two prepared loaf pans & bake 50 to 55 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from oven & cool in pans on wire rack for 15 minutes, before removing from pans to cool completely on wire rack.

8. 8

   FOR THE GLAZE ~ In a small bowl, combine powdereed sugar, orange zest & orange juice, stirring with a spoon to blend.

9. 9

   Spoon over top of cooled loaves.

10. 10

    FOR THE GARNISH ~ If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of glaze.

11. 11

    Slice, serve & enjoy!