Thanksgiving Favorites from Our Team

Thanksgiving is almost here! Working on last minute menu planning for tomorrow? Our team has a couple fantastic, tried-and-true recipes we’d like to share with you today!

Pumpkin Bread
From the kitchen of: Janet

Ingredients:
5 eggs
1 1/4 c. canola oil
15-16 oz. solid-pack pumpkin
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
6 oz. vanilla pudding mix (instant or cook)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/16 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add oil and pumpkin; beat till smooth. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Bake at 325 F until toothpick comes out clean (approx. 75 min.). Makes two 8x4x2 loaves.

Persimmon Pudding
From the kitchen of: Arnetta

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 c. sugar
2 c. persimmon pulp
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
Beat egg until creamy; add sugar, pulp, and softened butter. Sift flour with baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Add to creamed mixture with milk. Bake in a 9x13 baking dish at 300 F for 1 hour.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!