Best 7 Best Pumpkin Bread Recipes

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Pumpkin bread, a classic fall treat, is a moist and flavorful quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. It's made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, pumpkin puree, eggs, and butter. The pumpkin puree gives the bread a tender crumb and a rich, autumnal flavor. This article features three delicious pumpkin bread recipes: a classic pumpkin bread, a chocolate chip pumpkin bread, and a cream cheese swirl pumpkin bread. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients. With its warm spices and comforting flavor, pumpkin bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a little extra flair, you're sure to find a pumpkin bread recipe in this article that you'll love. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake some pumpkin bread!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD



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This pumpkin bread is perfectly moist, not-too-sweet and couldn't be easier. It's perfect for toasting and slathering with butter or cream cheese, and maybe a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, for the pans
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan (see Cook's Note)
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons fine salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk together the sugar and oil in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk in the eggs and pumpkin until combined.
  • Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and cloves in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined. Add half the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine. Add half the water and stir to combine. Repeat with the remaining flour and water.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Bake until cake tester comes out clean and the loaves are golden brown, about 1 hour. Let the loaves cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and let cool completely, about 1 hour.

THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD



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This is my go-to pumpkin bread and I always get rave reviews. It's quick and easy to make and wonderfully moist. Plus you'll end up with 3 loaves! Perfect for entertaining or to freeze one for later use. Don't skip the sifting of the dry ingredients--it really adds to the texture.

Provided by Syd

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup water
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7x3-inch loaf pans.
  • Mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in a second bowl. Sift flour mixture on top of the pumpkin mixture and fold in with a spatula until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 305.3 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

PUMPKIN BREAD - THE BEST I'VE EVER TASTED!



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When my son was in "Delightful Day" pre-school (he's 14 now) they had a Thanksgiving Day Feast. They served this recipe. However, instead of baking it into loaves they made mini muffins.To date, this is by far the best pumpkin bread/muffin I have ever had. Very easy to make and soooo moist! Such a pleasure to pass this along to everyone at this wonderful site! Enjoy! PS - This freezes great! Get a jump on holiday cooking!

Provided by tree luee dee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups flour
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice (optional)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup water
1 cup oil
2 cups pumpkin
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix wet ingredients in another large bowl at low speed by mixer or by hand.
  • Make well in dry ingredients (a large indentation in center).
  • Add wet ingredients to well and fold in until thoroughly moistened.
  • Add nuts and raisins, folding to distribute evenly.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Bake in 3 greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minute.
  • Freezes great!
  • Can also be made into muffins.
  • Adjust cooking time as necessary.
  • Tip: I've found that baking in"dark" aluminum pans tends to burn easily on outside.
  • I use light colored aluminum pans.
  • They reflect the heat better.

WORLD'S BEST PUMPKIN BREAD



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Make and share this World's Best Pumpkin Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups pecans (chopped)
2 cups almonds (chopped)
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter (room temp.)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs (beaten)
2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin (drained very well)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 lb cream cheese (room temp.) (optional)
1/3 cup butter (room temp.) (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven 350.
  • Combine the nuts, flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • In another bowl beat butter at medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugars and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time until blended.
  • Stir in pumpkin.
  • Add dry mix and milk, alternating 1 cup at a time until incorporated.
  • Pour into 2 sprayed loaf pans.
  • Bake 1 hour.
  • Let cool in pans for 15 minutes.
  • Remove to racks. Brush with syrup. Let cool.
  • If desired beat together the cream cheese, butter, honey and sugar until smooth.
  • Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4001.1, Fat 237.4, SaturatedFat 62.6, Cholesterol 624.3, Sodium 2183.6, Carbohydrate 422.6, Fiber 33.2, Sugar 232.2, Protein 78.7

THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD WITH APPLES & ORANGES



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Deeply flavorful and rich with the subtle addition of apples and orange. Easiest & Best! Coffee Cakes and Quick Breads..R. Darling

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 breads

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup oil
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium orange, juice and grated peel
1 apple, peeled,cored and grated
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Beat together first 4 ingredients until blended.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Divide batter between 4 greased and lightly floured mini-loaf pans (6x3x2-inch), place pans on a cookie sheet and bake in a 325 F.
  • oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes and then remove from pans and continue cooling on a rack.
  • When cool, brush tops with orange honey and sprinkle with a few chopped toasted walnuts.
  • Yields 4 mini-loaves.
  • Or 2 (8x4-1-inch) loaf pans OR 1 (9x5-inch loaf pan).
  • Adjust cooking time for larger loaves and bake at 350 F.
  • until cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean.

MOM'S BEST PUMPKIN BREAD



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A recipe that originally came from a cookbook that was bought at a church social back in the 70's. We have tweaked this pumpkin bread recipe a bit over the years and it has become a family favorite especially around the holidays. Very easy to make, moist, wonderful bread that can be made in loaf pans, a bundt pan, or muffin tins....

Provided by Lori S.

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
2/3 c water
29 oz can pumpkin
31/2 c flour
11/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix together ingredients in order given
  • 2. Divide mixture into 3 greased loaf pans.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

BEST EVER PUMPKIN BREAD



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I came across this recipe years ago when I was just starting to explore my kitchen. The spices are subtle and really let that wonderful pumpkin flavor come through. My friends and family agree it's the best they've ever tried!

Provided by Amanda Collar

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c canned pumpkin (plain, not the mix)
1 c melted butter or margarine, lightly salted
3/4 c water
4 eggs
3 2/3 c flour
2 1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1 c walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Blend pumpkin, butter, water, and eggs until mixed.
  • 2. Add flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda. Mix well and add walnuts.
  • 3. Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until top is golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree gives the bread a more intense pumpkin flavor. To make your own puree, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until soft, then scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller loaf pan will make the bread too thick, which will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 50-60 minutes. If the toothpick comes out with crumbs attached, bake the bread for a few more minutes.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a pumpkin bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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