Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable or canola oil or substitute with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce for a lighter option
2 cups pure, unsweetened pumpkin puree
2/3 cup water
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans. You can use 8×5 pans as well, which may give the bread a higher rise.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and oil or applesauce until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then add the pumpkin puree and water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Divide and Pour: Pour the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Depending on your oven and pan type, it may need an additional 10-15 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Recipe Summary:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 60-75 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: Makes 2 loaves about 12-16 slices total
This pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, its a wonderful fall treat that fills your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Enjoy each delicious bite!