Recipe for Pumpkin Bread

Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall or any time you want a cozy treat. The warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor make it a delicious addition to your breakfast table or a delightful afternoon snack. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• Wet Ingredients:
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dry Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• Optional Add-Ins:
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. Sift and Combine: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves (if using).
2. Combine with Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this point.

Step 4: Bake the Bread

1. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Cool: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Slice and Enjoy: Once cool, slice the pumpkin bread and enjoy it plain, with butter, or cream cheese spread.

Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Bread

• Use Fresh Pumpkin: If you want to use fresh pumpkin, roast it, puree it, and drain any excess moisture before measuring.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the bread for up to 3 months.
• Spice Variations: Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference. You can also add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for extra flavor.

Nutritional Information (per slice, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fat: 8g
• Sugar: 10g