Description
This easy pumpkin bread recipe yields moist and flavorful homemade pumpkin bread perfect for a cozy treat. It combines the warm spices of pumpkin pie spice with pumpkin purée and uses simple pantry ingredients for a deliciously soft loaf. The step-by-step baking method ensures a tender crumb without overmixing.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 15 oz can pumpkin purée
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix oil and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand in texture.
- Add eggs: Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate pumpkin purée: Add the pumpkin purée to the wet ingredients and whisk until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently whisking just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and prevent toughness.
- Divide batter and bake: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaves: Remove the pans from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pumpkin bread is moist and flavorful, perfect for fall or anytime comfort baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense or tough texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
