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Pumpkin Walnut Bread

A deliciously spiced quick bread that captures the essence of autumn with pumpkin and walnuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Slice once cooled and serve.

Notes

This bread can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or a dessert. Feel free to add chocolate chips or swap walnuts for cranberries for variations.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, walnut bread, autumn recipes, fall baking, quick bread