Description
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for cozy autumn mornings or anytime you crave a moist, flavorful quick bread. Made with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a tender crumb and comforting aroma. Simple to prepare, it requires basic ingredients and yields a delicious homemade treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into the wet mixture. Gently stir just until no dry streaks remain, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating that the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and moist.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For added texture, you can mix in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
