Easy Pumpkin Bread
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Easy Pumpkin Bread
Description
Easy Pumpkin Bread brings together canned pumpkin puree with vegetable oil and sugar to create a moist and flavorful batter. Eggs provide structure while all-purpose flour with pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt add texture and warm fall spices. The method emphasizes gentle mixing after adding dry ingredients to prevent the bread from becoming tough.
The bread bakes in loaf pans at 325°F, producing a tender crumb with a soft, moist interior. A toothpick test confirms doneness. The subtle pumpkin flavor balances with the warm spices, creating a versatile quick bread perfect for any time of day.
This bread is flexible with ingredients: neutral oils like canola or olive oil can be substituted. Accurate flour measuring ensures proper texture. Greasing loaf pans thoroughly prevents sticking. The recipe estimates nutrition values, and the bread stores well refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease and flour two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk oil and sugar together. Mixture will look like wet sand.
- Whisk in eggs until well-combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree and whisk until well-combined.
- Whisk in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Overmixing the bread will cause it to be tough.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie mix or filling, for authentic flavor and texture.
- Substitute vegetable oil with canola or olive oil if desired.
- Measure flour by lightly spooning and leveling or weigh it for accuracy to avoid toughness.
- Grease and flour loaf pans well, using spray with flour for easy release.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 5555IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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