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Christmas Breads : Top 20

 

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Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by: Laurie Bennett 
Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, this bread improves with age, so plan to make it a day ahead if possible. 

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Banana Sour Cream Bread

Submitted by: Esther Nelson 
Sour cream gives enough tangy bite to take the edge off this banana bread 's sweetness. Dusting the baking pans with cinnamon sugar gives these small four loaves a gentle spice undertone. 

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Pumpkin Bread IV

Submitted by: Cheryl Riccioli 
You might as well bake pumpkin bread in the large batch called for here, because everyone loves it. Three full-sized loaves, lively with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, are your reward. Wrap loaves in cellophane, tie with a colorful ribbon, and give as a gift! 

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Pumpkin Gingerbread

Submitted by: frosty 
A delicious quick bread that will fill your kitchen with spicy holiday scents. 

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Butterscotch Bread Pudding

Submitted by: Margaret Burger 
Butterscotch chips and brown sugar are the characteristic ingredients in this baked bread pudding. 

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Pumpkin Pie Bread

Submitted by: Tanja Miller 
This very moist pumpkin bread, simply seasoned with pumpkin pie spice, really needs no other adornment. 

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Libby's® Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Submitted by: Libby's® Pumpkin 
Try this festive recipe for a delicious holiday treat! 

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Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by: Shirley Sober 
A friend of mine graciously shared her 'secret recipe' for this bread with me. It's become such a family favorite that I'm not allowed to enter my family's get-togethers without this bread in hand! 

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Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar

Submitted by: Linda Jean 
This traditional banana bread features an ingenious twist: It is baked in a canning jar! Such a fun and unique presentation makes it perfect for gifts. 

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Mini Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

Submitted by: Megan 
Canned pumpkin and butterscotch chips provide an interesting taste combination in this recipe for mini muffins. 

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Finnish Pulla

Submitted by: Kim B. 
A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time. 

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English Muffin Bread

Submitted by: Elsie Trippett 
Most of my cooking and baking is from scratch, and I think it's worth the time and effort. Everyone enjoys homemade goodies like this delicious bread. 

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Banana Praline Muffins

Submitted by: Margaret Balley 
Ever since my children were small (and it became too difficult for Santa to transport his goods!), I've invited my parents and in-laws over for Christmas breakfast. Undoubtedly, part of the tradition included these easy, rich muffins. 

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Christmas Gift Loaf

Submitted by: ABNER100 
Great Holiday loaf with pumpkin, nuts, chocolate chips and icing. Doubling the batch will yield three 8x4 inch loaves. 

Simple Sticky Buns

Submitted by: Tyan Cadwell 
'I prepare these nutty rolls every Christmas Eve,' reports Tyan Cadwell of St. John's, Michigan. 'Then I pop them in the oven while we're opening gifts on Christmas morning. They smell delicious while baking.' 

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3 C Bread

Submitted by: Edna Robinson Bowland 
This sweet bread features carrots, coconut and cherries. That tasty combination ensures each loaf is a welcome gift! 

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Spiced Raisin Mini Muffins

Submitted by: Faye Hintz 
These flavorful moist muffins don't crumble when you bite into them. So you may want to take them into the living room for munching while opening gifts. 

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Banana Split Bread

Submitted by: Shelly Rynearson 
Good old banana bread is delightfully dressed up in this version, studded with chocolate chips and pecans. I served yummy slices at the holiday brunch I plan annually for my relatives. -Shelly Rynearson, Dousman, Wisconsin 

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Pumpkin Coffee Ring

Submitted by: Carol McCartney 
I make this delicious coffee cake, with its creamy pumpkin filling, for almost every holiday gathering, and everyone loves it. 

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Evelyn's Sour Cream Twists

Submitted by: Linda Welch 
'Evelyn' is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house-- especially during the holidays. 

 
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