Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread is a popular treat during the autumn season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. It is often enjoyed with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Pumpkin Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Ginger
• 0.5 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Add the sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.