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Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe (With Olive Oil!)

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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
1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
0.5 cup honey
0.25 cup light brown sugar
0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
pumpkin seeds 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

Start by measuring 1.5 cups of whole wheat pastry flour into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder to the flour.

3

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon of ground ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

4

Set the dry ingredients aside.

5

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of pumpkin puree with 0.5 cup of honey and 0.25 cup of light brown sugar.

6

Add 0.5 cup of extra virgin olive oil and 2 large eggs to the pumpkin mixture, cracking the eggs into a separate bowl first to avoid shell pieces.

7

Whisk the wet ingredients until fully combined and smooth.

8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

9

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

10

Top the batter with pumpkin seeds before baking.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45-50 minutes.

12

After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskbaking dishcooling rack

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennuts

Also Known As

Pumpkin LoafSpiced Pumpkin Bread

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