Description
Enjoy this classic pumpkin bread, perfect for fall. It’s easy to make, moist, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. Your family will love this simple recipe.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and water.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices. Use 2 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg