Pumpkin Bread Recipe
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4.9
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Description
The bread starts with mixing dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and a mixture of pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, vegetable or coconut oil, egg whites, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract are beaten until thick. The dry mixture is gently incorporated, careful to avoid overmixing.
Batter is poured into a prepared loaf pan and topped with pepitas that add a nutty crunch to the soft bread. Baking at 350°F for 50 to 65 minutes results in a loaf with a firm crust and moist interior, which is checked by a toothpick tested for doneness. Cooling before slicing ensures the bread sets properly.
This recipe yields a classic pumpkin bread with warm spice notes enhanced by a touch of vanilla and a soft, tender texture. The pepitas offer a contrasting texture on top and a subtle nutty flavor. It makes a suitable snack or breakfast accompaniment during fall or whenever pumpkin flavors are desired.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin homemade pumpkin puree or canned, puree
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 large egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- baking spray
- 2 tablespoons Pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with baking spray.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, pumpkin puree and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add flour mixture (dry ingredients), then blend at low speed until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Pour batter into loaf pan, top with pepitas and bake on the center rack for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 inch thick slice | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.1g | 4% |
| Fat | 2.2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 280.5mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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