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A soft, moist pumpkin bread with warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

  • Total Time: 45-75 minutes
  • Yield: 4 mini loaves or 1 large loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four mini loaf pans or one large loaf pan with oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
  3. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1/3 cup water to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup canned pumpkin puree until batter is evenly colored with no dry streaks.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
  6. Bake about 30 minutes for mini pans or up to 55 minutes for one large loaf, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender; some streaks of flour are okay., Grease and flour the pan lightly to prevent sticking., Wait until completely cooled before slicing to avoid crumbly pieces., Optional mix-ins: up to 1 cup of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or butterscotch chips., If using applesauce instead of oil, add additional baking time by a few minutes., To make it creamier, substitute water with milk or orange juice for a subtle citrus twist., Wrap tightly or store in airtight containers to keep bread soft for up to 4 days at room temperature, up to 1 week refrigerated, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-55 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: About 1850-2000 total (without mix-ins)
  • Fat: 65-75 grams total
  • Carbohydrates: 295-320 grams total
  • Protein: 22-26 grams total