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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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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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Libby's® Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Submitted by: Libby's® Pumpkin

Try this festive recipe for a delicious holiday treat!

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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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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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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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Pumpkin Tea Bread

Submitted by: Carol

Orange juice and zest lend a delightfully citrus accent to this mildly spiced pumpkin-nut-date 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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Braided Egg Bread

Submitted by: Marlene Jeffery

Since I first made this bread a few years ago, it's become a much-requested recipe. I'm sure I'll pass it down to future generations.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Swedish Rye Bread

Submitted by: Mary Ann Ross

This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it with soup and a salad.

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Christmas Morning Popovers

Submitted by: Sue Jurack

Popovers have been a Christmas morning tradition in my family for 30 years. I get up early to make the popovers, then wake the family to begin opening gifts. When the popovers are ready, I serve them with lots of butter and assorted jams. My father-in-law began the tradition. --Sue A. Jurack

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Norwegian Christmas Bread

Submitted by: Deborah Petersen

When my husband became a minister for a church in an area populated with Norwegians, my father-in-law was delighted because I had easy access to recipes he enjoyed as a child. This is a traditional Christmas bread, but I make it for any holiday we get together. --Deborah Petersen, Princeton, New Jersey