Joy of Cooking Pumpkin Bread Recipe
With a blend of fragrant spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this bread truly embodies the flavors of fall.I love how the aroma of pumpkin bread baking fills the house, making everything feel cozy and inviting.Using pumpkin puree adds not only flavor but also moisture, ensuring your bread stays tender and delicious.Remember, the key to perfect pumpkin bread is to beat the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.This small step can make a big difference in the texture of your finished loaf.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Cloves
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup Butter softened
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease two 8 1/2″x4 1/2″ loaf pans and set them aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, softened butter, and sugar until combined and smooth.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and water until everything is well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- Place the pans in the oven and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.