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classic pumpkin bread

Classic Pumpkin Bread: Banish Sadness With 1 Loaf

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and water.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the nuts, if using.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 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