Pumpkin Bread




Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for the fall season. Feel free to get creative with additional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add Pumpkin and Dry Ingredients:
    • Mix in the pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Optional: Add Nuts or Chocolate Chips:
    • If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Pour into Pan:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool:
    • Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and Enjoy:
  • Once cooled, slice and enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Bread!

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