Description
Enjoy the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this moist and flavorful loaf is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin, water, and vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips before baking.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly once cooled and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
