Cooler weather is here, and guess what that means? Yes, that’s right! It is time to try this delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipe! Moist, easy to make and everyone’s favorite, here is how you can make pumpkin bread this holiday season.

This easy-to-make pumpkin bread recipe is actually perfect all year long……and has been and continues to be an old family favorite from mid-century.

The reason is that this recipe is super moist and delicious!

PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE:

Makes: 2 large loaves or 3 medium loaves or 4 small loaves

Step 1: Combine the following in a large mixing bowl

• 3 1/2 cups Flour
• 3 cups granulated sugar ~or~ 2 and 1/2 cups of Coconut Sugar
• 1  1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 
• 2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

I like using Einkorn Flour, Avocado Oil and Coconut Sugar in this recipe for added goodness!

Step 2: Mix Well to combine dry ingredients.

Step 3: Add the following wet ingredients together

• 1 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 cups pumpkin puree

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and, mix the batter until it’s smooth with no lumps.

Step 4: Pour batter into oiled or greased bread pans

• For glass bread pans, bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done. 
• For metal bread pans, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done. 

To test for doneness of the bread insert a toothpick or knife into the center of each loaf. If the knife comes out clean, then the loaves have finished baking and are done.

When done, remove the loaves from the oven and turn each loaf pan on their side for 10 minutes to cool. Run a knife around the edge of each pan to loosen the loaves. Turn the loaves out on a wire rack.

Final Step: Cool for 1/2 hour, then slice and serve warm with butter

To Store: Wrap the warm loaves in a plastic wrap or parchment paper and place it in a plastic bag. Freeze to keep longer.

Additional Goodness:

The best part about pumpkin bread is that it satisfies everyone – kids and adults. You can make it spicy, or keep it sweet, according to your taste.

Or you can experiment all three of these on your table. To enjoy the additional goodness of this delicious bread, you can add the following to the mix right before you put it in the oven to bake.

• Raisins
• Chocolate chips
• Nuts

If you wish to bake more loaves, simply double all the ingredients and they will come out perfect. Enjoy the goodness of the spice and sponginess of the bread and serve it to your guests.

We have been using this recipe for more than a decade, and it never fails to impress!

We love this recipe because we don’t need to use a mixer. This lifesaver recipe can be prepared in just one hour and the best part is that it actually tastes best the next day!

Thus, it can be the perfect homemade holiday gift idea, too.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your utensils and get mixing.

Don’t forget to leave a comment to let us know how it turned out!

Printable Recipe:

This particular recipe has been a part of our traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner forever! Plus, it is always wonderful to have an extra loaf in the freezer for snacks, dessert or to add to packed lunches!

You may also like to have time tested recipes for Homemade Zucchini Bread and Delicious Applesauce Bread!

Variation for Vegan Pumpkin Bread:

For a delicious vegan version of my Pumpkin Bread Recipe, simply make either of the following substitutions.

Replace the eggs with either vegan yogurt or flax and/or chia seeds.

• You’ll need 1/4 cup of yogurt per egg. So, for this recipe, you will need to add 1 cup of healthy vegan yogurt  instead of the 4 eggs

or

• For each egg you need to replace, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. So, for this recipe, you will substitute  4 tablespoons of ground flax or chia seeds plus 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) of water instead of the 4 eggs.

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