The Pumpkin Bread That Feels Like a Hug Recipe
This comforting pumpkin bread recipe combines sweet pumpkin puree and warm spices to create a tender, moist loaf that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for fall or anytime you crave a cozy treat, this bread is easy to make and can be enhanced with crunchy nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans to add texture and flavor.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree for best results.
- To make this bread dairy-free, use vegetable oil instead of butter.
- For extra moisture, you can add ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce or yogurt.
- Store leftover bread tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a different size loaf pan or mini loaf pans.
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipe, pumpkin puree, quick bread, cinnamon bread, moist bread, easy pumpkin loaf
