Pumpkin Bread

This Joy of Cooking recipe produced a moist, pumpkiny bread that was perfect with my pumpkin spice k-cup. 

Pumpkin Bread

1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
1/3 c. milk
1/2 t. vanilla
1/3 c. vegetable sortening
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. pumpkin puree

1. Combine dry ingredients
2. Combine milk and vanilla
3. Beat shortening and sugar until fluffy
4. Beat in eggs one at a time into shortening/sugar mixture
5. Add the flour in 3 parts alternating with the milk
6. Pour into loaf pan lined with parchment for easy removal
7. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes until the top springs back or toothpick comes out clean