Fall?

I was planning to save this recipe and post it once fall arrived, but I woke up this morning to what felt like fall.  It was cloudy and gray outside, and there was a gorgeous breeze coming in my open windows.  I had a difficult time dragging myself from the warmth of my bed to the coffee pot...but the coffee finally won me over.

This chai pumpkin loaf is perfect for fall or for days that feel like fall.  It will definitely be a hit.  I shared some with my mom's co-workers and a friend, and received comments like "How did it get so moist?" (I'm just talented) and "I LOVE PUMPKIN BREAD!!!" (Well, good).  

Chai Pumpkin Loaf

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1-3/4 cups flour

1-1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup chai tea concentrate

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/8 teaspoon ginger

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.  

2.  Blend all ingredients in a large bowl using an electric mixer.

3.  Pour batter into pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.

4.  Cool for 20 minutes before removing loaf from pan.  Refrigerate leftovers.

Source: Adventures in Cooking