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Pumpkin Bread
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup of softened butter with 1 1/2 cups of white sugar. Beat in 2 large eggs, then stir in 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree and 1/2 cup of water.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Pumpkin bread has been a beloved treat in the United States since the 19th century. It gained popularity as a way to use up leftover pumpkin after the fall harvest. The moist, spiced bread quickly became a staple in American households, especially during the autumn months. Chefs and home cooks alike have put their own spin on the classic recipe, adding nuts, chocolate chips, or a cream cheese swirl for extra indulgence. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in cozy bakeries and cafes across the country, with the Pacific Northwest and New England known for their particularly delicious takes on pumpkin bread. The key to a perfect pumpkin bread lies in the balance of spices and the use of fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a dessert, pumpkin bread continues to be a cherished part of American culinary tradition.
75 min
12
180 calories
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