Pumpkin is one of fall's greatest treats, and my favorite way to make homemade pumpkin bread is with pureed fresh pumpkin. When using pumpkins for cooking, look for small sugar pumpkins that feel heavy for their size. Pureed pumpkin freezes very well, and it's nice to always have it on hand.
First, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
In a separate mixing bowl or Kitchen Aid, cream the sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla and milk together.
Finally, combine the wet and dry ingredients, and fold in 2 cups of fresh pumpkin puree.
Spoon the mixture into a greased 9x5 loaf pan, and bake for approximately 1 hour. If you're making muffins, reduce the time to 25-30 minutes, or about 38 minutes for a mini loaf pan. You'll know your bread is done when a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Makes roughly four mini loaves or one standard loaf.
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