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Grandma's Perfect Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Grandma’s Perfect Pumpkin Bread Recipe


  • Author: Amelia Bryan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 2 loaves (about 16 slices)

Description

This incredibly moist pumpkin bread fills your home with the warm spices of autumn and creates the perfect treat for any fall gathering.


Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, measured properly
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15-oz) can pure pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9×5-inch loaf pans with butter and flour.
  • Whisk together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in pumpkin puree and water until combined.
  • Fold in flour mixture just until no streaks remain.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in pans 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks.

Notes

Store wrapped at room temperature for 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Toast slices to refresh day-old bread.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour