Simple Pumpkin Bread Recipe

two pieces of pumpkin bread stacked on a plate.

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

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 276kcal

Author Sandra

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups pumpkin puree
3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
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.

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