Pumpkin Bread (Large Batch)
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Bread A moist, spiced large-batch pumpkin bread recipe that yields multiple loaves, perfect for holiday gifts or freezing. Packed with classic autumn flavors and nuts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour | 15 mins | 3 large loaves or 6-7 small loaves |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Very large mixing bowl
- Separate mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Loaf pans
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 1/2 cups | Flour | all-purpose |
| 3 cups | Sugar | none |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Soda | baking soda |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Salt | none |
| 4 1/2 teaspoons | Cinnamon | none |
| 6 | Eggs | large |
| 3 cups | Pumpkin | puree |
| 1 3/4 cups | Oil | vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | Nuts | chopped, optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Wet Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 325°F for standard loaf pans or 340°F for smaller pans. Thoroughly grease and flour your loaf pans.
- In a very large bowl, combine 3 cups sugar, 3 cups pumpkin puree, 6 large eggs, and 1 3/4 cups vegetable oil. Whisk until completely smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Dry Ingredients and Combining
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 4 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until just combined and no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup chopped nuts if you are using them.
Step 3: Baking and Cooling
- Divide the batter evenly among your prepared loaf pans.
- Bake standard loaves at 325°F for approximately 1 hour, or small 5-inch pans at 340°F for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for easy holiday gift-giving.
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