Perfect for Fall

~Pumpkin Bread~

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup cold water

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
2. Grease and flour two large bread pans.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, canola oil, and water. Beat at medium spread until well combined.
5. Add the flour mixture and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined. Fold in 1/2 the almonds.
   
6. Divide the mixture evenly between the two bread pans. Sprinkle the rest of the sliced almonds on top.
   
7. Bake at 350º F. for 75 minutes.
8. Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes before removing the loaves from each pan.