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Tender Pumpkin Bread

Tender Pumpkin Bread: The Best Homemade Treat for Fall Cravings

A delightful and moist tender pumpkin bread recipe perfect for fall cravings, made with pumpkin puree and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the batter

  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz, such as Libby’s
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup mild oil such as extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon or vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice blend

For pan coating and topping

  • oil or nonstick baking spray for pans
  • 3 tablespoon sugar divided

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pans and Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans with either oil or nonstick baking spray.
  • Sprinkle each pan with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, mild oil, bourbon or vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until well combined.

Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, fine salt, and pumpkin pie spice blend until mixed.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking to incorporate until almost mixed, then stir 50 additional strokes by hand.

Fill Pans and Top with Sugar

  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Sprinkle the tops with the remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar.

Bake the Loaves

  • Place the filled loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool and Serve

  • Remove the loaves from the oven and turn them onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, fall recipe, homemade, Pumpkin Bread, sweet bread, tender bread
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