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Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread Recipe:

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  • Author: Molly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) 1x
  • Category: Breads
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy pumpkin bread recipe is the perfect fall treat, featuring a soft, moist texture and a blend of warm spices. It’s made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack!


Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a large bowl, then whisk in the pumpkin puree and honey (or maple syrup). Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
  • For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you use homemade pumpkin puree, be sure to strain it to remove excess moisture.
  • For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried cranberries to the batter.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 212
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 261mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg