The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe: A Fall Favorite
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy warm, spiced treats that make the most of pumpkin’s rich, comforting flavor. This pumpkin bread recipe is a family favorite that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
With its moist texture and delightful blend of spices, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a cozy dessert.
Here’s how to make the best pumpkin bread you’ll ever taste!
Are you looking to make the best pumpkin bread for your family or a crowd? This pumpkin bread recipe will be sure to have them asking for more.
The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe: A Cozy Fall Favorite
The best pumpkin bread recipe isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s about the memories it helps create. Picture this: it’s a crisp fall morning, and your home is filled with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. Your kids are at school, and you get a few quiet moments to enjoy the warmth of the freshly baked bread.
When they come home, the smell is the first thing they notice. Their faces light up as they catch a whiff of that warm, spiced goodness. Before you know it, they’re gathered around, eagerly asking for a slice, and you’re savoring those precious moments of togetherness.
This pumpkin bread isn’t just a treat; it’s a way to build cozy memories with your family. What recipe takes you back to your childhood and fills you with that warm, happy feeling? There’s something so special about sharing homemade goodness with the ones you love.
This pumpkin bread recipe makes one 9×5-inch loaf, which typically serves about 8-10 people. If you slice it into 10 pieces, each slice is about 1 inch thick. If you have a larger family or plan to serve a crowd, you might want to double the recipe and make two loaves.
Ingredients you’ll need
To get started making this recipe, you’ll first want to gather all your ingredients first.
Here is what you’ll need:
1 3/4
cups all-purpose flour
1 cup
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
packed brown sugar
1 tsp
baking powder
½ tsp
baking soda
½ tsp
salt
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
½ tsp
ground nutmeg
¼ tsp
ground cloves
1 cup
canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2
large eggs
½ cup
vegetable oil
½ cup
water
1 tsp
vanilla extract
To make this pumpkin bread, you’ll need the following tools:
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan: For baking the bread.
- Mixing Bowls: One for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients.
- Whisk: To mix the dry ingredients and blend the wet ingredients.
- Spatula: For folding the ingredients together and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For measuring the ingredients accurately.
- Sifter (optional): To sift the flour and dry ingredients, which can help make the bread lighter.
- Parchment Paper or Cooking Spray: To line and grease the loaf pan.
- Cooling Rack: To cool the bread after baking, which helps prevent sogginess.
- Toothpick or Cake Tester: To check if the bread is done by inserting it into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Bread
Cool Completely: Let the bread cool completely before slicing to ensure it cuts cleanly and retains its moist texture.
Use Fresh Pumpkin: For the best flavor, use canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which has added spices and sweeteners.
Check for Doneness: Ovens vary, so start checking for doneness a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overbaking.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—lumps are okay.
Step 5: Fold in Optional Add-Ins: If you’re using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter now.
Step 6: Pour into Pan: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 15-20 minutes of baking
Step 8: Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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