Description
Pumpkin bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread featuring canned pumpkin, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a tender crumb. This classic recipe yields one large loaf or four mini loaves, ideal for breakfast, snacking, or gifting. The combination of pumpkin puree, oil, and eggs creates a rich texture, while simple pantry staples make it easy to prepare any time. Enjoy its comforting aroma and taste during fall or all year round.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add eggs, oil, and water to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the canned pumpkin until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Grease four mini loaf pans or one large loaf pan.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes if using mini loaf pans or 55 minutes for a large loaf pan, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
For healthier substitutions, use whole wheat flour, reduce sugar, or replace oil with applesauce. Pumpkin puree can be swapped with equal amounts of mashed sweet potato. Make ahead by baking and cooling completely, then wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. If the loaf sinks, ensure fresh baking soda and correct oven temperature. Overmixing can cause dense bread—mix just until combined. Divide batter evenly for uniform mini loaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of large loaf)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg