posted by Schmitty 07-26-99 1:01 AM
Pumpkin Hazelnut Quick Bread
One batch makes 3 cake-like loaves and they freeze well
4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 can (16 ounces) solid pack pumpkin
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts (filberts), divided
Confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three 7 x 4 inch loaf pans.
Mix flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and spices.
In large bowl, beat or whisk sugar and oil until well blended.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in pumpkin.
Stir in flour mixture in three additions alternately with the orange juice until blended.
Stir in 1 cup nuts.
Pour into prepared pans.
Sprinkle tops with remaining nuts.
Bake 1 hour or til pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
Cool in pans on rack 10 minutes.
Remove from pan; turn right side up and cool completely on rack.
Sprinkle tops with confectioners’ sugar.
Makes 3 loaves.