Description
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for autumn and holiday seasons. It combines warm pumpkin pie spices with the natural sweetness of pumpkin purée, making a comforting treat that’s simple to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently and just until combined, careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once fully cooled.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the bread stays moist and tender.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin bread, quick bread, pumpkin dessert, autumn baking, easy pumpkin bread
