treats - pumpkin bread (30 before 30)

as much as i love a warm summer day, i truly enjoy a cozy fall evening. when i think of fall, i think of changing leaves, crisp breezes, spiced treats and college football!!

one of the items i was excited to cross of my list was "host a theme party." at the time, i didn't know what kind of theme party i would host, but as fall rolled it in only made sense to host a watch party for the red river shootout. if you're from the south and love the big 12, then you're well aware the biggest game of the season is the annual rivalry game between texas and oklahoma at the texas state fair in dallas.

the breakfast spread

i planned out a menu featuring red and orange treats on a fall tablescape. one of the more popular menu items included my pumpkin bread. this bread is dense, spicy and super soft. i hope it brings you back to some of your favorite fall memories.

the goods:
- 1 15oz can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves

the equipment:
hand mixer or stand mixer, 9x9 glass baking dish

the how to:
- mix pumpkin, oil, sugar and eggs on medium low for 4 minutes

- mix in remaining ingredients on medium until incorporated and fluffy

- pour into greased baking dish
- bake at 350F for 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on depth of pan)

the lunch spread with pumpkin bread