Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with olive oil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and baking powder.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light. Add the sugar, mixing well. Stir in the pumpkin purée, starter and olive oil.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir just until well combined.

Step 5

Scrape the batter into the pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely.