Description
Delicious and moist pumpkin bread recipe that’s perfect for the fall season. This easy-to-make bread is filled with warm spices and pumpkin flavor, making it a cozy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, milk, eggs, and oil.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just moistened. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread rest for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Freeze in slices for up to 4 months.
- Leftover pumpkin puree can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 238mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
