Best 8 Pumpkin Walnut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Walnut Bread, a symphony of autumnal spices, moist pumpkin, and crunchy walnuts. This classic quick bread is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to enjoy as a cozy breakfast, delectable snack, or delightful dessert. Explore our collection of three irresistible recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved treat. From the traditional Pumpkin Walnut Bread, brimming with warm spices and a hint of maple syrup, to the decadent Chocolate Pumpkin Walnut Bread, featuring a rich chocolate swirl, and the gluten-free Pumpkin Walnut Bread, catering to those with dietary restrictions, we have a recipe for every palate.

Prepare to be enchanted by the moist and tender crumb, the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the delightful crunch of walnuts in every bite. Our Pumpkin Walnut Bread recipes are not just culinary creations; they are experiences that warm the soul and evoke the essence of the autumn season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to guide you through the process effortlessly, ensuring a perfect loaf every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD



Pumpkin-Walnut Bread image

I got this recipe from a coworker years ago at a company potluck. It's "goof-proof;" even kids can make it. Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a great summer dessert! I give these as gifts at Christmas too... Just add a bow and "Voila!"

Provided by Dee Reilman

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and ginger in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; add pumpkin, oil, and eggs. Stir well. Fold in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

WALNUT STREUSEL PUMPKIN BREAD



Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread image

This moist, sweetly spiced pumpkin bread serves up all the flavors of fall! Topped with a layer of crumbly streusel, it makes a delicious treat served with coffee at breakfast, or a sweet dessert.

Provided by Finlandia Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Finlandia Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup Finlandia Perfectly Salted Butter, softened
½ cup sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (plain)
¼ cup whole milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup cold Finlandia Perfectly Salted Butter, cubed
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup flour
½ cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Assemble topping by mixing butter, light brown sugar, oats, flour, and walnuts together in a bowl, and cream together using a fork to form large crumbles. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar with a hand mixer. Add light brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Mix until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • With mixer on low speed, add half of the dry mix to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Continue by adding the remainder of the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter, mix together until the batter is smooth (be careful not to over mix).
  • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle with streusel topping.
  • Place on middle rack of oven and bake for 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

CRANBERRY WALNUT PUMPKIN BREAD



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This tasty bread is perfect for a Thanksgiving meal or any time of the year. I plant pumpkins in my garden, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs and butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into pumpkin mixture. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN-WALNUT BREAD



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Pumpkin bread is for chilly mornings when you long for some homestyle New England food. Serve slices with a warm and soothing beverage. -Kimberly Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BREAD:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until oats are toasted. Remove from heat. , For bread, in a large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle tops with oat mixture., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN RAISIN WALNUT QUICK BREAD



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This recipe was in the local paper recently. I love quick breads because they're so...so...so...quick!

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, ginger, cloves and salt. Stir until combined.
  • Stir in walnuts and raisins. Set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in the pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and melted butter.
  • Combine both mixtures together until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured loaf pan (8 1/2" x 4 1/2").
  • Bake until loaf is browned and wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. approximately 50 - 55 minutes.
  • Cool in pan approximately 10 minute Cool completely before serving.

SNICKERDOODLE PUMPKIN WALNUT BREAD



Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Walnut Bread image

Yes, the name says it all. Make these every year during the time of pumpkin-flavored-everything; other wise known as "Autumn."

Provided by Kristin D

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

BREAD
2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c white whole wheat flour (all purpose may be substituted)
2 c light brown sugar, packed
1/3 c granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 heaping tbsps. pumpkin pie spice
1 -15 oz can pumpkin puree (this measures to be just under 2 cups)
1 c vegetable oil
1/3 c honey
1/3 c water
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
STREUSEL TOPPING
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter (sometimes, i double this amount to make the topping extra good.)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a rack in the center of the oven. Grease and flour two loaf pans and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. In a medium bowl, carefully whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, honey and water. Add walnuts.
  • 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to fold all of the ingredients together. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl well, incorporating all the dry ingredients.
  • 4. Divide the dough between the two greased pans and sprinkle with the streusel topping. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven. Let rest in the pans for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.

WALNUT COATED SPICY PUMPKIN BREAD



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An old Cooking Light recipe. This combination of spices is wonderful. I don't recommend substituting pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices - it's not the same. Note to World Tour participants - I believe the ingredients are typical for the Western U.S. where walnuts are grown.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
cooking spray
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cups; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour and the next 7 ingredients (flour through cloves) in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
  • Combine sugar and the next 5 ingredients (sugar through pumpkin) in a bowl, and stir well with a whisk until smooth.
  • Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
  • Spoon batter into 2 (8 X 4 inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool loaves in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans and let cool completely.
  • Cut each loaf into 12 slices.

PUMPKIN WALNUT BREAD WITH STREUSEL



PUMPKIN WALNUT BREAD WITH STREUSEL image

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 22

Streusel
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of Kosher salt
4 tablespoons cold butter
Bread
8 tablespoons (1 stick) melted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
12 whole walnut halves for decorating the top of the loaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F with the rack positioned in the bottom third of the oven. Butter a 9" x 5" loaf pan. To make the streusel: Stir together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in the butter until it creates pea-sized crumbs. Set aside. To make the bread:In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, pumpkin, milk, eggs and vanilla until combined. In another mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix with a rubber spatula just until combined. Do not overmix. Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the streusel over the batter and cover with the remaining batter. Place the walnut halves over the surface of the bread. Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire cooling rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Using a thin knife or spatula, release the bread from the pan and let cool to room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée. Fresh pumpkin purée has a richer flavor and texture than canned pumpkin puree. To make your own pumpkin purée, simply roast a pumpkin until tender, then scoop out the flesh and purée it in a food processor or blender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is lined with parchment paper. This will make it easy to remove the bread from the pan after it is baked.
  • Bake the bread for the full amount of time. Underbaked bread will be dense and gummy. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean when the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin walnut bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great gift for friends and family. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, pumpkin walnut bread is sure to please everyone.

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