Description
Seasonal warmth fills kitchens with pumpkin bread’s comforting embrace, blending aromatic spices and rich harvest flavors. Moist crumbs and delicate sweetness invite companions to savor autumn’s most beloved quick bread, promising pure culinary delight in each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Optional Topping:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pepitas (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring oven rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- Thoroughly combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a fragrant spice-infused flour mixture.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and liquid fats in a separate container until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, using minimal stirring to maintain a tender bread consistency.
- Transfer batter into a generously greased loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for even distribution.
- Optionally scatter pepitas across the top of the unbaked bread for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Slide the pan into a preheated 350°F oven, positioning it centrally for consistent heat circulation.
- Monitor bread during baking, checking for a deep golden-brown color and inserting a toothpick to test doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to rest inside the pan for approximately 10 minutes, allowing structural setting.
- Carefully transfer bread to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing to preserve moisture and texture.
- Slice into thick, rustic pieces and serve at room temperature, enjoying the aromatic autumn-inspired treat.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more uniform texture.
- Consider swapping out oil with unsweetened applesauce for a lower-fat version that maintains moisture and adds natural sweetness.
- Toast pepitas before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the bread’s surface.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising the rich, warm spice profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg