Description
Classic pumpkin bread blends autumnal spices with moist, rich texture. Comforting slices promise warmth and nostalgia you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, blend pumpkin puree with vegetable oil, milk, eggs, both white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Carefully incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle folding motions to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Enhance the batter by gently stirring in optional mix-ins such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for additional flavor and texture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges completely clean.
- Allow the bread to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it settle and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan and place on a wire cooling rack, letting it reach room temperature before slicing to ensure perfect texture.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is well-drained to prevent a soggy bread texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better ingredient incorporation and smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough, dense result.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg