Description
This Easy Pumpkin Bread recipe delivers moist, flavorful homemade bread perfect for autumn or any time you crave the warm spices of pumpkin pie. Made with simple pantry ingredients and spiced with classic pumpkin pie seasoning, it’s a straightforward recipe ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, tender crumb and autumnal spice in every slice.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 15 oz can pumpkin purée
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans to ensure the bread does not stick.
- Mix Oil and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand, creating a well-incorporated base for the batter.
- Add Eggs: Whisk in the eggs thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, ensuring full incorporation.
- Incorporate Pumpkin Purée: Add the canned pumpkin purée and whisk until fully combined, giving the batter its characteristic moisture and flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Divide Batter: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans, spreading it out to fill evenly.
- Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and ensuring optimal texture.
Notes
- This recipe yields moist, tender pumpkin bread with a perfectly spiced flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to maintain a light texture.
- Using canned pumpkin purée provides consistent moisture and flavor—avoid pumpkin pie filling that contains added sugar and spices.
- For easier slicing, let the bread cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of loaf)
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
