CHoCoLaTe CHiP-PuMPKiN LoaF

Kaloha. . . this one's for you.  I finally found a recipe for Pumkin bread.

1/2 c. unsalted butter

1 1/4 c. sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 c. canned pumpkin

1 3/4 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. each. cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg

1/2 c. milk

3/4 c. chocolate chips

3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350. Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and pumpkin. In seperate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. With a wooden spoon, blend one third of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Then add half of the milk. Alternate additions of the remaining flour mixture and the milk. Blend well. Fold in the chips and nuts. Pour into a 9x5 loaf pan and bake about 50-60 minutes.