Delicious Pumpkin Bread

Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a warm, comforting slice of pumpkin bread?

This deliciously moist and aromatic loaf is infused with the sweet and spicy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, perfect for a cozy autumn afternoon.

Ready Time

1 hrs 15 mins

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Be careful not to overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and serve.

Notes

Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor, but make sure to drain the excess liquid before adding it to the mixture. If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter and omit the additional salt called for in the recipe.

Don’t overmix the batter, as this will lead to a dense bread.

For an extra crispy crust, bake the bread for an additional 5-10 minutes. You can also customize the recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips to the batter for added flavor and texture.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.