This simple, moist quick bread sings 'fall' with roasted pumpkin, roasted banana, autumn spices and cranberries (or toasted nuts). It can be made ahead and frozen for later use or devoured on the spot!
3 1/2cupsAll Purpose Flour(I used King Arthur's Gluten Free blend)
2teaspoonsBaking Soda
1 1/2teaspoonsSalt
1 1/2teaspoonsGround Cinnamon
3/4teaspoonGround Nutmeg
1/2teaspoonGround Ginger
2/3cupApple Cider(preferably fresh)
15ouncesof Pumpkin Puree(either one can or click here for instructions on roasting)
1medium(1/2 cup yield) Roasted Banana (click here for roasting instructions)
6ouncesDried Cranberries OR toasted, chopped Nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 standard loaf/bread pans and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl using a mixer (or with stand alone mixer) combine the sugars and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed to combine.
Add eggs one at a time, beating in between each one to fully combine. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and apple cider to the sugar-oil mixture; beating on low speed after each addition to combine.
Beat in pumpkin and banana. Stir in cranberries or nuts.
Spoon batter evenly in the two loaf pans. Bake for 50-60 minutes (or until toothpick inserted comes out clean). NOTE: at 45 minutes add a sheet of foil over the top of each loaf to avoid overbrowning.
Cool pans on cooling racks for 15 minutes. Turn out loaves onto cooling racks and allow to fully cool prior to slicing.
NOTE: Bread can be frozen for later use by storing in an airtight freezer bag or container for up to 6 months. To defrost: Allow to warm at room temperature for 6 hours.