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Pumpkin Bread

A moist, warmly spiced pumpkin bread that’s perfect for fall, featuring rich pumpkin puree and aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • The bread tastes even better the next day.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall baking, spiced bread, quick bread