Autumn is fast approaching, and 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 remedy for the arrival of cooler days. Imagine for a moment: a soft bread, scented 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 coming autumn. So, grab your aprons, prepare your bread pans, because we will guide you step by step to create this delight that will satisfy your senses.
Recipe for Pumpkin Bread:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (Gluten-free if you need a version forceliac)
- 1 tbsp flaxseed powder
- 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 of brown sugar
- 1 cup of homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (for garnish), or more if you want to add some 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 loaf pan. Personally, I use coconut oil. No need to flour or use parchment paper, the bread comes out beautifully.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, ground flaxseed powder, 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, pumpkin puree, olive oil, and eggs using an electric mixer until the mixture thickens slightly.
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With care, fold the dry ingredients into this wet mixture, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter, filled with spicy aromas that evoke the golden leaves of autumn. (This is the moment when you can easily add an extra 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds.)
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Distribute this pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, and to add a crunchy, seasonal touch, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
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Place the mold in 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 baked to perfection, let it cool on a rack while the enchanting aroma fills your kitchen.
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Carefully unmold your creation and cut it into slices, ready to be enjoyed.
Conclusion:
This Pumpkin Bread recipe transports you directly into the warm and spicy atmosphere of autumn. Get ready to enjoy this delight that combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the enchanting aromas 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.