Description
This Easy Pumpkin Bread recipe delivers moist, flavorful loaves packed with warm spices perfect for autumn or any time you crave a comforting, homemade treat. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bake two delicious pumpkin bread loaves that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup extra light olive oil (or vegetable or corn oil)
- 15 oz canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8½” x 4½” loaf pans to ensure the bread does not stick and bakes evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly combined to distribute the leavening agents and spices evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender and avoid toughness.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Place in the oven and bake for 45–55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10–15 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbly texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor and texture.
- Optional spices like cloves and nutmeg can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Store pumpkin bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
