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Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pumpkin Bread recipe delivers a moist, tender loaf infused with warm autumn spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, it uses simple pantry ingredients to create a soft, flavorful bread that’s ideal for any season. Customize it easily with nuts, chocolate, or spice variations for your perfect cozy treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly greasing a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. This ensures your pumpkin bread comes out perfectly without sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Combining the dry ingredients first helps to evenly distribute the spices and leaveners throughout the bread.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This mixture brings moisture and sweetness to the bread, ensuring it stays tender.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your pumpkin bread soft and crumbly, rather than dense and tough.
  5. Add Optional Mix-ins: If you’re including extras like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now. They add texture and personalized flavor, making your loaf uniquely yours.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set up perfectly and makes slicing easier.

Notes

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: For best flavor, make your own pumpkin puree or choose a quality canned option without additives.
  • Don’t overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Check oven temperature: Oven heat varies, so use an oven thermometer for precise baking.
  • Let it cool completely: Full cooling helps develop flavor and texture before slicing.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Eggs and oil at room temp blend better and result in evenly textured bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
  • Category: Breads
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Pumpkin Bread, Autumn Bread, Spiced Bread, Moist Pumpkin Bread, Easy Pumpkin Bread

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