pumpkin bread recipe

Here’s a delicious pumpkin bread recipe that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for fall!

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup milk (or water)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, mix the melted butter (or oil), granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
   • If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool:
   • Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade pumpkin bread! It can be stored at room temperature for a few days or refrigerated for longer shelf life.