1 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. sugar 1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts, if desired
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Beat together for 1 minute. Add flour, spices, soda, and salt together. Stir into pumpkin mixture and mix thoroughly until mixture is moistened. Don't over stir. Fold in nuts. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Pour batter into cups filling 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve while still warm.
