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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

A delightful bread combining warm pumpkin flavors with tart cranberries, perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with oil or butter.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in cranberries and nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a lower-calorie option, substitute sugar with coconut sugar or a sugar substitute. You can also use unsweetened applesauce instead of vegetable oil for a healthier alternative.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cranberry bread, fall recipes, baking, comfort food