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The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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3.8 from 12 reviews

This classic pumpkin bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. Made with simple pantry ingredients and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal treat for fall or any time you crave a cozy, homemade loaf. The turbinado sugar topping adds a delightful crunch, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 standard loaf (about 10-12 slices)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. ginger
  • ½ tsp. allspice
  • ¼ tsp. cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp. almond extract

Topping

  • Turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard-sized loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the bread won't stick after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. This ensures the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, eggs, canola or vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, gently mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar for a crunchy, sweet topping.
  6. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan. Then, remove it from the pan and allow it to cool further before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
  • If a toothpick does not come out clean when testing at 50 minutes, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, checking periodically.
  • Store pumpkin bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Adding nuts or chocolate chips can be a delicious variation.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/the-best-pumpkin-bread-recipe/