Easy and delicious pumpkin bread –As the autumn leaves start to fall and the air gets a little crisper, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of pumpkin bread wafting through your kitchen. This easy and delicious pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for those cozy days when you want to bake something special. Let’s dive into making this delightful treat!
Easy & Delicious Pumpkin Bread
Get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm scent of cinnamon and pumpkin. This recipe is simple, requiring just a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the granulated sugar to the bowl, mixing thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bread tough.
- If you’re using nuts, fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 15 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
This pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even as a thoughtful gift to share with friends and family. Enjoy the wonderful flavors of fall with every slice!