Kathleen Frake’S Fantastic Pumpkin Bread
Description
This fantastic pumpkin bread is a moist, dense loaf infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The combination of freshly cooked pumpkin, dark molasses, and chopped nuts creates a rich, comforting flavor profile that defines the season. It has a tender crumb and a slightly sweet taste that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Ideal for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a festive side dish for holiday dinners. This recipe yields three loaves, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family or freezing for later enjoyment.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
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Grease and flour three 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pans, or two larger loaf pans.
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In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
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Add the vegetable oil, molasses, eggs, water, and pumpkin puree to the dry ingredients.
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Mix vigorously until the wet and dry ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
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Fold in the sifted all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, and raisins until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
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Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pans on a wire rack before removing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1133.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 66.2g102%
- Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
- Cholesterol 187.0mg63%
- Sodium 6199.1mg259%
- Total Carbohydrate 135.5g46%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 129.4g
- Protein 8.0g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Pumpkin: You can use freshly cooked, mashed pumpkin or canned pure pumpkin. Ensure it is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Nuts: Walnuts and pecans are traditional, but you can omit them or substitute with other chopped nuts if preferred.
Pan Size: If using larger loaf pans, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly, checking for doneness earlier.
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