Pumpkin Walnut Bread Recipes That Are Delicious

Are you ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with a delicious pumpkin bread recipe? This sweet treat is perfect for cozy mornings, afternoon snacks, or even as a thoughtful gift to share with friends and family. Whipping up a loaf of this pumpkin goodness will fill your home with the warm, inviting scents of spices and baked goodness. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Pumpkin Bread Delight

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Stir until well mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Once done, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, slice into thick pieces and enjoy your homemade pumpkin bread! It pairs wonderfully with butter or cream cheese and can be stored in an airtight container for several days. Happy baking!