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The Ultimate Moist & Easy Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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Bake this incredibly moist pumpkin bread using simple steps. This easy recipe delivers a tender loaf full of warm fall spices, perfect for breakfast or a cozy autumn treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This is your dry mixture.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix them gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  5. If using, fold in the pecans or chocolate chips now.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute the oil with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/4 cup of regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This bread tastes even better the next day after the spices have fully developed.

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