Pumpkin Gingerbread

Subject: Pumpkin Gingerbread Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:38 am

Pumpkin Gingerbread

1 cup all purpose flour, divided

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2-1/2 tbsp butter, softened

2 tbsp milk

Topping

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1 tbsp sugar

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda

Add pumpkin, molasses, egg, butter and milk

Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high for 2 minutes

Add the remaining flour beat on high for 2 minutes

Pour into 2 greased 4-1/2 in X 2-1/2in X 1-1/2 in loaf pans (there will be a small amount of batter in each pan)

Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean

Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely

Yield 2 mini loaves