Pumpkin Bread Recipe
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Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Description
The Pumpkin Bread Recipe starts by mixing dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt—separately from the wet ingredients of eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree. Combining these creates a smooth batter poured into prepared loaf pans and baked at 350°F for around 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. The result is a moist loaf with a subtle spice blend that complements the pumpkin’s natural sweetness.
The bread’s texture is soft with a tender crumb, thanks to the balance of leavening agents and the moisture from the oil and pumpkin. It slices well for serving plain or with toppings like butter or jam. It is suited to morning meals or serving with coffee and tea during cool weather.
Baking times can vary depending on oven temperature and pan color; darker pans bake faster, requiring careful monitoring for doneness. Letting the loaf cool in the pan briefly before transferring helps it set without sticking.
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
- 1/2 tsp cloves optional, ground
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 3 egg room temperature, large
- 1 cup extra light olive oil (or vegetable or corn oil)
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter and lightly dust with flour, two 8 1/2"x4 1/2" bread pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- In a second medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 3 room temp eggs, 1 cup oil, and pumpkin puree.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients then whisk together until smooth. Divide evenly between 2 prepared bread pans and bake at 350˚F for 45-55 minutes*, or until a toothpick comes out clean (my oven took 50 min). Let cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool.
Notes
- Bake times vary with oven and pan color; darker pans speed baking, lighter pans take longer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16slices (makes 2 loaves)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 33g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 4182IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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