Neighbours

On Halloween night we had one trick or treater come to our door.  We have new neighbours! They are from Germany and the momma and son came by to meet us.  I made this loaf to bring to them to welcome them to the neighbourhood and country.

HONEY PUMPKIN BREAD with Fresh Ginger and Cinnamon

1 cup organic unbleached white flour

1 cup organic whole wheat flour

1/2 Tbsp organic ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 cup organic pumpkin puree

1/3 cup organic vegetable oil 

3/4 cup local honey or maple syrup

1/4 cup organic whole milk

2 Tbsp organic fresh ginger, finely grated

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method:  Preheat oven to 350*.  Oil a loaf pan.  In a large bowl, sift the flours, cinnamon, baking powder and soda, and the salt.  In a blender of food processor, mix together the pumpkin, honey, milk, oil, ginger and vanilla.  

     Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until just combined.  Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.  Let loaf cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.