Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Truly the favorite pumpkin bread recipe ever!

Ingredients

  • all purpose flour
    3 c
  • baking soda
    2 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • ground nutmeg
    1 tsp
  • ground cloves
    1 tsp
  • ground allspice
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • granulated white sugar
    3 c
  • eggs
    4 large
  • vegetable or canola oil)

    (can sub 1/2 unsweetened applesauce

    1 c
  • pure

    unsweetened pumpkin puree

    2 c
  • water
    ⅝ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans. You can use 8x5 pans too, but they'll rise quite high while baking.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, baking powder and salt.

  3. 3

    In large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs and oil.

  4. 4

    Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add the pumpkin and water and stir until combined.

  5. 5

    Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  It could take an extra 15 minutes, depending on the type of pan you're using.

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4.8(41)380 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a slice of the absolute best pumpkin bread? Look no further. This recipe delivers on its promise to be truly the favorite pumpkin bread ever, bringing warm, comforting flavors right into your kitchen.

What makes this pumpkin bread stand out is its generous and thoughtfully balanced blend of spices. With a symphony of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, each bite offers a rich, aromatic experience that evokes the essence of autumn. The inclusion of pure pumpkin puree ensures a consistently moist and tender crumb that's simply irresistible.

When you bake this pumpkin bread, expect your home to fill with an enchanting aroma of fall spices. The resulting bread is wonderfully sweet, with a deep, comforting flavor profile thanks to the pure pumpkin and harmonious blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Its texture is moist and dense, yet tender, making it perfect for slicing. This is the kind of pumpkin bread that feels like a warm hug, satisfying both your sweet tooth and your craving for classic fall comfort.

One convenient customization for this recipe allows you to swap out some of the oil. You can substitute up to half of the vegetable or canola oil with unsweetened applesauce, offering a slight variation in richness while maintaining moisture. This simple adjustment makes it easy to tailor the bread to your preference.

This Best Pumpkin Bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast with a cup of coffee, a delightful afternoon snack, or a welcome addition to a holiday brunch spread. Serve it plain, toasted with a pat of butter, or alongside your favorite warm beverage for a truly comforting treat.

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