How to Make Pumpkin Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pumpkin bread is a delightful autumn treat that perfectly captures the flavors and aromas of the season. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, this moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or serving with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

As the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like the comforting scent of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves infuse the bre...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups solid pack pumpkin puree
  • ⅔ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two loaf pans.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and cloves.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, blend sugar, oil and eggs. Stir in pumpkin. Slowly blend the flour mixture into pumpkin mixture. While blending the mixture add water incrementally. Pour the batter into two prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 90 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 91mg