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The Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread: A Delightful Fall Treat

The Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread
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The Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread is a deliciously moist and spiced bread perfect for the fall season, packed with flavor and warmth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a silkier texture, you can substitute half of the vegetable oil with applesauce.
  • This bread can be frozen for up to three months; just wrap it tightly.

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