Description
Homemade pumpkin bread showcases autumn’s warmth with rich spices and moist texture. Fragrant slices promise comfort and nostalgia, inviting you to savor seasonal baking delights.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk (60 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves – in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, blend pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any raw batter.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it set and prevents crumbling, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Swap out oil for unsweetened applesauce to reduce fat content and create a lighter texture.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty flavor without overwhelming the pumpkin essence.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe celiac-friendly and equally delicious for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance moisture by not overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten strands and create a dense final product.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg