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Pumpkin Bread

Cultural Context

Pumpkin bread has its roots in the United States, particularly popular during the fall harvest season and around Thanksgiving. It embodies the flavors of autumn with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making it a comforting treat. Today, pumpkin bread is enjoyed year-round, often found in cafes and bakeries, and has inspired numerous variations, including gluten-free and vegan options.

AmericanUSdessert
70 min
easy
10 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granulated sugar
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup walnuts
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup water
cooking spray
unsalted cooked pumpkin seeds

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

Dark chocolate contains less sugar and more antioxidants.

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2

Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and let it come back to room temperature.

3

In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of cloves, and 1 cup of granulated sugar.

4

Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree to the sugar mixture and mix together.

5

In another bowl, add 1 and 3/4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir to combine.

6

Add the eggs to the pumpkin mixture and blend gently.

7

Add the room temperature melted butter to the pumpkin mixture and blend gently.

8

Combine the dry ingredients with the pumpkin mixture and mix gently.

9

Add 1/4 cup of water to the batter and mix until combined.

10

Fold in 1 cup of lightly chopped walnuts, leaving larger chunks.

11

Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

12

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan using a rubber spatula.

13

As a garnish, add unsalted cooked pumpkin seeds on top of the batter.

14

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes.

15

Let the bread cool before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlsrubber spatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennuts

Also Known As

Pumpkin LoafSpiced Pumpkin Bread

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