Fall is fast approaching, bringing with it the irresistible desire to enjoy comforting dishes that evoke the warm colors and spicy flavors of the season. Our Pumpkin Bread recipe is the perfect antidote to the arrival of cooler days. Just imagine: a soft bread, flavored with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg, with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and the punch of pumpkin puree. You won't be able to resist the call of the upcoming autumn. So, put on your aprons, prepare your bread pans, because we will guide you step by step to create this delight that will satisfy your senses.
Pumpkin Bread Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour (Gluten-free if you need a version for celiac)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Extra Mild Arbequina Olive Oil from Olive et Gourmandise
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (for topping), or more if you want to add them to your mix... pumpkin seeds are so nourishing!
Instructions:
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Start by placing the rack in the center of your oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Take a moment to generously oil or butter a 9 x 5-inch bread pan. Personally, I use coconut oil. No need for flour or parchment paper, the bread comes out of the pan beautifully.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg), and a pinch of salt. This fragrant mixture will form the base of your pumpkin bread.
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In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar with the pumpkin puree, olive oil, and eggs using an electric mixer until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into this wet mixture, mixing until you have a homogeneous dough, filled with spicy aromas that evoke the golden autumn leaves. (This is the moment when you can easily incorporate an additional 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds.)
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Spread this pumpkin dough into the prepared pan, and to add a crunchy and seasonal touch, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
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Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
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Once your pumpkin bread is perfectly baked, let it cool on a rack, while the enchanting aroma spreads through your kitchen.
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Carefully unmold your creation and slice it, ready to be enjoyed.
Conclusion:
This Pumpkin Bread recipe transports you directly into the warm and spicy atmosphere of autumn. Get ready to taste this delight that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the enchanting scents of spices. Treat yourself to this comforting moment by savoring each slice, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the approaching autumn.