Description
Harvest season’s beloved pumpkin bread delivers warmth and comfort from classic American kitchens. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this simple quick bread welcomes you to savor autumn’s richest flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can 100% pure pumpkin
- 1.5 sticks (0.75 cup / 170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and heat to 325°F. Prepare two 8-inch loaf pans by greasing with butter and dusting with flour, or using flour-based baking spray.
- Dry Mixture: Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Whisk until uniformly blended.
- Wet Base: Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition, and continue mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Pumpkin Integration: Add pumpkin puree to the butter mixture, which may momentarily look curdled – this is expected. Gradually fold in dry ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Baking Process: Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing tops with a spatula. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean and dry.
- Cooling Method: Let loaves rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For enhanced enjoyment, serve slightly warm or lightly toast day-old slices.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are incorporated to maintain a tender, soft crumb and avoid tough bread.
- Pan Preparation Matters: Greasing and flouring the pan thoroughly prevents sticking and ensures easy bread removal without breaking.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Use a cake tester or thin knife inserted in the center to confirm complete baking; it should come out clean and dry.
- Serving Temperature Tip: Warm or lightly toasted slices enhance the bread’s flavor and texture, especially after a day of storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg