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Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Bread Bursting with Fall Flavors

Enjoy this Easy Classic Pumpkin Bread, a delightful combination of moist crumb and autumn spices. Perfect for sharing or cozy evenings at home!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Extra Light Olive Oil can be swapped with vegetable or corn oil
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Serving
  • to taste Butter for topping
  • to taste Coffee or Hot Chocolate beverage pairings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Loaf Pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Pumpkin Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour two 8 1/2"x4 1/2" bread pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and sea salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the two pans, smoothing the tops if necessary.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool the bread in the pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy. This recipe yields two loaves, perfect for sharing or freezing.

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