Traditional Village Pumpkin Bread - simple & traditional Method

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: butternut squash puree

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Butternut squash is lower in calories and can be cheaper when in season.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with health benefits.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar flavor with less cost.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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