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How to Make Pumpkin Loaf Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide

Pumpkin loaf bread is a cozy, seasonal treat perfect for autumn. Here’s a simple guide to baking this delicious bread at home.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

- ½ teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- ½ teaspoon nutmeg

- ½ teaspoon salt

- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

- ¾ cup sugar

- 2 large eggs

- ½ cup vegetable oil

- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and milk until smooth.

4. Blend Together: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir *just* until combined—overmixing makes the bread tough.

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Tip: Enjoy plain, or spread with cream cheese for extra richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

This easy recipe yields a moist, spiced pumpkin loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!