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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread recipe combines warm spices with creamy pumpkin puree to create a perfect autumn treat. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, yielding two loaves of tender, spiced pumpkin bread.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda (sifted to eliminate lumps)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup extra light olive oil (or vegetable or corn oil)
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Butter and lightly dust two 8 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ bread pans with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, extra light olive oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredients. Whisk together gently until the batter is smooth and homogeneous, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Bake the Bread: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared bread pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Baking times may vary; this recipe’s oven took 50 minutes.)
  6. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
  • Sifting baking soda helps prevent lumps and ensures even leavening.
  • Optional spices like ground cloves and nutmeg can be adjusted or omitted to taste.
  • Use light olive oil or a neutral oil to keep flavors balanced.
  • If you prefer, substitute pumpkin puree with homemade or canned pumpkin without additives.
  • Check the bread starting at 45 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Fully cooled bread slices more cleanly and retains moisture better.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/pumpkin-bread-recipe/