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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
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (Libby's)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup light olive oil
1 cup grated zucchini
raw sugar (optional for topping)
chopped walnuts or pecans (optional for topping)

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

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2

Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to the dry ingredients and mix well.

3

Set the dry ingredients aside.

4

In a stand mixer, combine 2 eggs, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 cup light brown sugar and mix until well combined.

5

Add 1/2 cup light olive oil to the wet mixture and mix again.

6

Grate 1 cup of zucchini using a hand grater and add it to the wet ingredients, mixing well.

7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid activating gluten.

8

Smooth the batter into either a standard loaf pan or mini loaf pans, greasing if necessary.

9

Optionally, sprinkle raw sugar or chopped walnuts/pecans on top of the batter before baking.

10

Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes if using mini loaf pans or 65-70 minutes for a standard loaf pan.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

stand mixermixing bowlshand graterloaf panmini loaf pansspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

glutennuts

Also Known As

Pumpkin LoafSpiced Pumpkin Bread

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