Breads

Harvest Bread

Name: Harvest Bread
Yield: 1 loaf

If fall had a flavor, this would be it. This fresh homemade bread blends seasonal favorites like pumpkin, cranberries, walnuts, and spices into a moist and delicious treat. Top a warm slice with a pat of butter and savor each bite.

Prep

Cook

Servings

1 loaf

Level

Easy

Ingredients

1¾ cups all purpose flour
⅓ cup cornmeal
1½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Butter
1½ cup sugar
1¾ cup pumpkin (15 ounce can)
3 large eggs
1½ cups whole fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

Butter a large 9-inch loaf pan.
3

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and spices in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar.
4

Beat in pumpkin and eggs. Add dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
5

Pour into prepared loaf pan.
6

Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf.
7

Cool the pans for 5 to 10 minutes then remove loaf from pan to cool completely before slicing.