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Easy Pumpkin Bread The Best Quick Fall Recipe

The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread Recipe for a Cozy Thanksgiving

Nothing says fall quite like the aroma of warm, spiced pumpkin bread baking in the oven. This recipe isn't just a recipe; it's a gateway to comfort, a taste of home, and the perfect treat to share with loved ones. Moist, flavorful, easy to make, and versatile, this pumpkin bread is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • oven
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined and homogenous.
  4. Add Pumpkin Puree: Stir in the pumpkin puree until smoothly incorporated. Avoid over-mixing.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay; don't overmix.
  6. Add Nuts (Optional): Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  7. Pour into Pan: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  10. Slice & Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your homemade pumpkin bread!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pro Tips: Don't overmix the batter to avoid tough bread, use a reliable oven thermometer for accurate baking, and let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Variations: For a vegan version use flax eggs, add cayenne pepper for spice, chocolate chips for decadence, or a cream cheese swirl for extra flavor. Gluten-free flour blend works for gluten-free pumpkin bread.
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