Fall.

It's officially Fall and I'm dreaming of being here. . .

Edward's Apple Orchard - October 2009

. . . but I don't know if that's entirely realistic!!! Oh, how I dream of a Fall Saturday here!!! For those of you who are just minutes away. . .don't take this for granted!

So. . .In order for Vegas to feel a bit more Fall-like, despite the 98 degree weather. . . I'm burning my favorite scents from Bath and Body Works. . .

. . . and baking delicious Pumpkin Bread!!!!

Makes two 8 x 4-inch loaves

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup butter softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 eggs

1 cup canned solid pumpkin

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease two 8 by 4-inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, ground cloves, and baking soda and set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the water, eggs, and pumpkin and blend well. Slowly add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and blend well. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

If making one larger loaf, bake for 48 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Enjoy!!!