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Pumpkin Bread with Spiced Crust

This pumpkin bread is made by mixing pureed pumpkin with flour, sugar, and warming spices, then baking until the crust is lightly crisp and the interior remains moist and tender. The final loaf has a golden-brown top with a fragrant, spiced aroma and a soft, crumbly texture that reveals a moist, pumpkin-infused crumb inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. This helps evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until they’re well combined and slightly frothy, which encourages a light texture.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and vegetable oil to the eggs, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform. The mixture should look slightly thick and glossy.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Stop mixing once just combined; overmixing can make the bread dense.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to the edges with a spatula. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.
  7. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing the crumb to set slightly and making it easier to remove.
  9. Gently lift the pumpkin bread out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, which will help the crust stay crisp.
  10. Once cooled, slice the pumpkin bread to reveal its tender crumb, with bits of spice shining through and a lightly crisp top.
  11. Enjoy slices warm or at room temperature, letting the fragrant spices fill your kitchen with cozy fall aromas.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.