Pumpkin Bread (Small Batch)

📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Bread A simple, classic recipe for a single loaf of moist and spicy pumpkin nut bread. Perfect when you want a smaller batch of this autumn favorite.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins1 hour10 mins (Cooling in pan)1 loaf

🔪 Key Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Wire whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 1/2 cupsAll-purpose flourStandard
1 cupSugarGranulated
1/2 teaspoonBaking sodaLeavening agent
1/2 teaspoonSaltStandard
1 1/2 teaspoonsCinnamonGround
2 largeEggsBeaten
1 cupPumpkin pureeCanned or fresh
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoonsVegetable oilLiquid
1/2 cupNutsChopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Dry Ingredients

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Step 2: Wet Ingredients and Combining

  1. In a separate medium bowl, combine the 1 cup sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Pour the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Step 3: Baking and Cooling

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the loaf is golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cooled pumpkin bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.


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