Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Our Pumpkin Bread Recipe is packed with amazing fall spices and great Pumpkin flavor

This quick bread is extra moist, easy to make, and will become one of your fall favorites!

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This Pumpkin Bread recipe has been a family tradition for years. It takes me straight back to my mother’s kitchen. It warms the house with all the spicy aromas of your fall favorites.

The recipe has several steps and we always make sure to blend each ingredient as we go along. It will add to the process and take extra time but the end result is well worth the investment of your time.

Ingredients for making our Pumpkin Bread Recipe

• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Allspice
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Eggs
• Granulated Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• 100% Pumpkin Puree
• Walnuts (optional)
• Raisins (optional)

How to make Pumpkin Bread Recipe from scratch

Step One:

• Grease and flour loaf pans, or line them with parchment paper. Grease and flour muffin tins, or use paper liners.

• In a large mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, baking soda, allspice, and cinnamon and set aside

Step Two:

• In a 5-6 quart mixing bowl beat the eggs.
• Add in sugar 1/3 at a time and blend completely before adding more sugar.
• Add vegetable oil 1/3 at a time and blend completely before adding more.
• Lastly, add pumpkin mixture 1/2 at a time, and blend thoroughly.

Step Three:

• Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture 1 cup at a time.
• Blend thoroughly before adding the next cup of flour mixture.
• Repeat this step until both mixtures are well blended.

Step Four:

• Now you have the option of adding in the walnuts and raisins. Both are optional ingredients. We like them both and always add them. This is a personal preference.

This is where this recipe gets fun!

There are so many size options that everyone will find their favorite.

From large and small loaves to cakes or muffins, there is something for everyone!

This recipe will make these sizes:

• 3 regular-size loaves, plus 6 muffins
• 2 regular loaves, 3 mini loaves, plus 6 muffins
• The options are endless and it’s up to you as to what you want to make. I like making mini loaves to bring as hostess gifts. The muffins make a great breakfast on the run or afternoon snack.

How much batter to use:

• Regular size loaves – use 3 cups of batter
• Mini loaves – use 1 cup of batter
• Muffins – use 2 large tablespoons of batter

Bake all sizes at 350°F.

• Regular size loaves bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Mini loaves bake for 45 minutes
• Muffins bake for 25 minutes

How do you know when the bread is done?

Test the loaves and muffins to make sure they are done cooking by using a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves. The toothpick should be clean when removed, but if not, add additional time to the baking process, a few minutes at a time until done.

What pairs well with Pumpkin Bread?

Wondering what to serve with your Pumpkin Bread? We like to mix it up depending on the time of day you serve the bread.

In the morning, we love to serve it next to our Pumpkin Spice Latte and spread on butter or cream cheese.

In the evening try serving with vanilla ice cream or with a touch of whipped cream. Spreading on some buttercream frosting would be delicious. Serve alongside our Pumpkin Spice Latte or Irish Coffees. They are excellent to serve all day long!

What is the best way to store Pumpkin Bread?

To Refrigerate:

• Once bread has fully cooled you should wrap the bread in plastic wrap.
• Bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• If you want to extend the life of the bread refrigerate it after 3 days.
• Store bread in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

To Freeze:

• When freezing Pumpkin Bread double wrap the bread first with aluminum foil and then place it in a resealable freezer bag or air-tight container.
• Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• When you are ready to serve let the bread rest on the counter to defrost. Once you have defrosted the bread unwrap it and bring to room temperature.
• Serve and enjoy.

How to serve Pumpkin Bread?

We love to serve our Pumpkin Bread with these spreadable sides.

• Salted butter
• Buttercream frosting
• Cream Cheese spread
• Orange Honey Butter

Need the perfect loaf pans? Here are the links to see the full-size loaf pan or the mini loaf pans that we use and love.

Other Easy Quick Bread Recipes:

• Blueberry Apple Bread
• Cinnamon Apple Bread
• Buttermilk Banana Bread
• Zucchini Bread