This simple pumpkin bread recipe is one I turn to again and again. It's so easy to make, turns out amazing every time, and is perfect for gifting. It's my favorite quick bread recipe to kick of the fall season and an old family favorite that your family will love, too.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Calories 276kcal
Author Sandra
Ingredients
3 1/2cupsflour
2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspooncinnamon,nutmeg, cloves
4eggs
2/3cupwater
2cupspumpkin puree
3cupssugar
1cupoil
Optional: 1 cup grapenuts(my mom always added these, I don’t)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350; grease 3 bread loaf pans or 2 larger loaf pans.
Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside. Add remaining ingredients and mix together until well combined.
Mix in the flour mixture. When well combined pour into 2- 3 bread pans and bake at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Time may vary depending on oven; insert a toothpick to make sure bread is done.
Notes
Feel free to mix in up to one cup of mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips.This bread will keep well at room temperature for two to three days. Or you can freeze it for a few months.