Description
Libby’s Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread made with pure pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Perfect for fall baking, this classic recipe yields two hearty loaves with a tender crumb and a subtle pumpkin aroma.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking during baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger until evenly mixed and aerated.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, Libby’s pumpkin puree, and water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to ensure a tender texture in the finished bread.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter as it can lead to dense bread.
- Check the bread with a toothpick starting at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Store the pumpkin bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- You can freeze the baked bread for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
