Pumpkin Bread

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, spiced loaf combining pumpkin puree with warm autumn spices and a tender crumb.
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Pumpkin Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 928.8

Description

This homemade pumpkin bread is a comforting classic that captures the essence of fall in every slice. Made with a blend of white and brown sugars, it offers a rich, caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with the earthy depth of pumpkin puree. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, ensuring a tender, moist texture that holds up well to slicing. Aromatic spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves provide a warm, inviting fragrance that fills your kitchen while it bakes. Ideal for breakfast with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet addition to holiday gatherings, this loaf is simple enough for weeknight baking yet special enough for guests. The combination of unbleached and whole wheat flours adds a subtle nuttiness and wholesome heartiness to each bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease two loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the apple juice and pumpkin puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 928.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.0g33%
Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 335.6mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 171.2g58%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 93.9g
Protein 18.4g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pumpkin, bread, spiced, loaf, autumn, fall, baking, moist, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, homemade, dessert, snack, breakfast, holiday, puree, quick bread
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