In a large bowl mix sugar & pumpkin. Add eggs, oil and milk.
Beat.
In another bowl mix flour, pecans, orange rind, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon, ginger and mace. Stir into pumpkin mixture. Just stir
until moistened - don't over mix.
Pour into a greased 9x5" loaf pan. Bake @ 350F (180C) for 50 - 60
minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean.
Brush honey on top of loaf. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove
and let cool on a rack. Wrap and store for 1 day before serving.
Pumpkin Puree
Cut pumpkin in half. Scoop out seeds and fibers. Cut pumpkin into
chunks. Place pieces skin side up on in an 8x8" or 9x11" pan. Add
about ½" of water. Bake @ 350F (180C) for about an hour until pumpkin is
tender. Drain water. Scrape pumpkin off rind. Puree pulp in
blender. Can be kept in the fridge for about a week or frozen.
Or buy a can of pumpkin ;-)
From
http://www.CanadianCountryGifts.com