Easy Pumpkin Bread Fall Flavor (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender, spiced pumpkin bread with a melt-in-your-mouth crumb, warm flavors, and easy one-bowl preparation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached preferred
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
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1/2 cup vegetable oil (such as canola), plus extra for greasing pan
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
→ For Topping
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2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
# Steps to Follow:
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Set oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cardamom until well combined and evenly incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy with no lumps.
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Pour wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Fold together with a spatula just until the flour is absorbed and the batter is even, being careful not to overmix.
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Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds across the top, pressing gently.
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Bake in center of oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Additional Tips:
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For extra depth of flavor, rest the dry ingredients for several minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
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Let the pumpkin bread cool completely before slicing for clean, even pieces.
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Freezes beautifully—wrap individual slices for easy future snacks.