Classic Pumpkin Bread
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Classic Pumpkin Bread
Description
Classic Pumpkin Bread begins with a blend of all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. The wet ingredients include granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk, which together create a smooth, moist batter.
The batter is poured into a prepared loaf pan and optionally topped with a streusel topping made from flour, brown sugar, and butter, which adds a crumbly, sweet layer. The bread bakes for about an hour until set and springs back lightly when pressed.
Once baked and cooled, the bread can be glazed with a maple or vanilla icing for additional sweetness and moisture. This loaf works well for a cozy breakfast or snack and pairs nicely with coffee or tea.
Adjust seasoning by using pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices for convenience. Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to four days to maintain freshness. To check doneness when covered with streusel, press lightly on the top; it should spring back. If not, bake longer.
Ingredients
Streusel (optional)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed, 2 tablespoons (75g
- 4 tablespoons salted butter cut into 1-inch cubes and softened to cool room temperature, 56g
Classic Pumpkin Bread
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 228g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon *
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1½ cups granulated sugar 300g
- 1 cup pumpkin puree 244g
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup milk any percentage
Glaze (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar 60g
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract or vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk plus more as needed, or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment paper sling. Set aside.
Streusel
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and butter. Use clean hands or a fork to mix the ingredients until they clump into crumbs and no dry flour or sugar is left at the bottom of the bowl.
- Place the streusel in the freezer while you make the bread.
Pumpkin Bread
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Whisk until well-combined.
- Pour flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir until just combined.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish. Remove streusel from the freezer and sprinkle it over the batter. If the streusel pieces are too large, gently break them up. If they're too small, smash them together in your hand to form larger crumbs.
- Bake for about 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the baking pan until cool enough to handle and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, extract of choice, and milk. If needed, add milk by the ¼ teaspoon until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Drizzle glaze over the warm bread and allow at least 20 minutes for the glaze to set and the bread to cool before cutting and serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Add salt when using unsalted butter with flour and sugar to balance flavor.
- Use 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice as a substitute for individual spices if preferred.
- Press the streusel-topped loaf gently to check doneness; it should spring back to the touch.
- Store finished bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Try cinnamon sugar topping by mixing 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1½ teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle on batter before baking.
- Double the glaze recipe to spread warm over the bread for extra flavor and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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