Perfect Pumpkin Bread – Rocky Mountain Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Butter Infused Olive Oil
• ¼ cup applesauce
• 3 large eggs
• 116 oz can solid pack pumpkin
• 3 cups all purpose flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour to make this gluten-free
• 3 teaspoons Grind Spice Co. Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)