Description
Delight in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Pumpkin Bread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for autumn or any time you’re craving a cozy treat. The bread is moist, flavorful, and studded with optional crunchy pecans for added texture and taste.
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. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, milk, eggs, and oil. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in pecans if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store at room temperature wrapped in foil or an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Freeze the loaf or slices by wrapping in plastic wrap and then placing in zippered bags for up to 4 months.
- Leftover pumpkin puree can be frozen for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
