WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN BREAD 
1/2 c. cooking oil
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tbsp. orange juice or milk
1 c. cooked or canned pumpkin
1 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins or 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1-2 tbsp. graham cracker crumbs

Blend oil and brown sugar in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in orange juice and pumpkin. Add remaining ingredients except graham cracker crumbs. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Grease bottom and sides of an 8x4 inch or 9x5 inch plastic or glass loaf dish.

Sprinkle with graham crumbs. Pour batter into dish and spread evenly. Let rest 6 minutes. Microwave at 50% power uncovered for 10 minutes. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until surface is no longer doughy. Let cool 10 minutes.

Turn out of dish and cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator several hours before slicing.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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