i decided to try a little baking this weekend with a recipe i received from my cute co-worker lesley. lesley brought these pumpkin muffins in about a week ago and i had to have the recipe. they were super simple to make and perfect to bring to the cheeks chili cook off. jeffrey and i have also been enjoying them for breakfast.
here is the recipe if you would like a little pumpkin treat this fall.
3 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
3 cups of sugar (white)
2 teaspoons of baking soda
2 teaspoons of salt
4 eggs - beaten
1 cup of vegetable oil
2/3 cup of water
1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons of allspice
3/4 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
2 cups (1 - 15 ounce can) of pumpkin puree
mix together flour, baking soda, salt and spices in one large bowl.
mix together sugar, eggs, pumpkin, oil and water in another bowl. then add this mixture to the flour mixture. stir until a thick batter is made. bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes.
enjoy!