Description
Warm autumn days welcome this delectable pumpkin bread recipe that brings comfort to kitchen counters. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, each slice offers rich flavors you will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Bread Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (245 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease for optimal bread release.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger – in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, blend pumpkin puree with both granulated and brown sugars, then incorporate oil until smooth and well-integrated.
- Introduce eggs individually to the pumpkin mixture, ensuring complete incorporation after each addition, then gently fold in milk and vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter, which could result in dense bread.
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface for consistent baking.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when bread is fully cooked.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
Notes
- Switch out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same soft, moist texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of granulated and brown sugar, or substitute with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier twist.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch and nutty flavor, which enhances the overall taste profile of the pumpkin bread.
- Consider using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil to create a richer, more complex flavor and boost nutritional value with healthy medium-chain triglycerides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg