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Pumpkin Bread

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor and texture.

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