Easy Pumpkin Bread Fall Flavor (Printer-Friendly)

Tender pumpkin bread with warm spices and a melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Quick one-bowl method, endlessly customizable.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
10 - 1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil
11 - 2 large eggs at room temperature
12 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1/4 cup water
15 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

16 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
17 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
18 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds for topping

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cardamom until well blended. Let rest to enhance the spice aroma.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the flour is incorporated and no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb light.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts if desired, being careful not to deflate the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the surface and lightly press them in.
07 - Bake on the center rack for 60 to 70 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for clean, even pieces.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Bread stays fresh up to four days at room temperature and freezes well; double wrap slices for longer storage.
02 - Letting mixed dry ingredients rest allows for fuller spice development.
03 - For added moisture, avoid overmixing once wet and dry ingredients are combined.

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