Pumpkin Bread
This delicious fall favorite is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert. With its tender crumb and rich pumpkin flavor, this easy-to-make bread pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of canned pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt, and set this mixture aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup, blend together the oil, butter, and vanilla.
- In another mixing bowl equipped with a paddle attachment, beat together the pumpkin, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually incorporate the liquid ingredients, taking about 1 to 2 minutes to achieve a light and fluffy mixture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until well blended.
- Prepare a 10 x 5 loaf pan by thoroughly greasing it and lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Bake the mixture in the preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. Ensure the bread is fully cooked and has a browned top to prevent collapsing in the center after removal.
Notes
1. Measure all ingredients beforehand, separating the liquids in one measuring cup and the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Opt for high-quality ingredients like whole, organic eggs, full-fat butter, and pure vanilla extract to enhance the pumpkin bread's quality.
3. When adding the oil, butter, and vanilla, do so gradually while the mixer is running to incorporate air into the mixture.
4. Keep in mind that the baking time can vary based on your oven's accuracy and the type of loaf pan used.
5. If you're including chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in when incorporating the dry ingredients.
2. Opt for high-quality ingredients like whole, organic eggs, full-fat butter, and pure vanilla extract to enhance the pumpkin bread's quality.
3. When adding the oil, butter, and vanilla, do so gradually while the mixer is running to incorporate air into the mixture.
4. Keep in mind that the baking time can vary based on your oven's accuracy and the type of loaf pan used.
5. If you're including chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in when incorporating the dry ingredients.