Include in Print View:

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread (From Bobbi recipe image
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.
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 928.8
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Butter/margarine
  • 2 ea Eggs
  • 1 cup Unbleached flour
  • 2/3 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup Apple juice
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease two loaf pans with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. 4
    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
  5. 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. 6
    Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
  7. 7
    Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  8. 8
    Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
  9. 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
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pumpkin-bread-from-bobbi/