Description
Seasonal warmth fills kitchens with golden Pumpkin Bread, a comforting slice of autumn’s embrace. Fragrant spices and rich pumpkin create a delightful treat that connects memories and moments shared around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Puree and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¼ cup milk (any type)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (219 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar, packed
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- After baking, allow the pumpkin bread to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent moisture buildup.
- For short-term storage, transfer the cooled bread to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- To extend freshness, place the bread in a sealed container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one week.
- For long-term preservation, carefully wrap the bread in plastic wrap, ensuring no air pockets remain.
- Place the wrapped bread inside a freezer-safe zip-top bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.
- Label the freezer bag with the date and contents, then store in the freezer for a maximum of three months.
- When ready to enjoy, remove the bread from the freezer and let it thaw naturally at room temperature for several hours.
- For best taste and texture, consume the thawed pumpkin bread within 24 hours of defrosting.
- If desired, lightly toast individual slices or warm briefly in the microwave before serving to refresh the bread’s texture.
Notes
- Keep bread moist by wrapping it loosely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent drying out during storage.
- Slice bread before freezing for easier portioning and quicker thawing when you want a quick snack.
- Add extra warmth and flavor by toasting a slice and spreading with cream cheese or butter for a delightful treat.
- Customize the recipe by mixing in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries to create your own unique version of pumpkin bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5565 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg