Description
Warm, spiced pumpkin bread from the Pioneer Woman brings autumn’s comforting embrace to kitchen tables. Rich with seasonal spices and tender crumb, this classic recipe invites home bakers to savor fall’s most beloved quick bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (15-ounce / 425 grams) can of plain pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Leavening and Seasoning Agents:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Baking spray with flour, for greasing
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently sift the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt into the wet ingredients, stirring delicately until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s delicate texture.
- Thoroughly coat two 9-by-5-inch (23-by-13-centimeter) loaf pans with baking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, using a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- For one loaf, generously scatter pumpkin seeds across the top; for the other, distribute chocolate chips evenly.
- Transfer the pans to the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Remove from oven and let the loaves rest in their pans for 10 minutes to prevent crumbling.
- Carefully transfer the breads to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely before slicing to preserve their structure and moisture.
Notes
- Unleash the ultimate autumn comfort with a pumpkin bread recipe that transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary flavor.
- Buttermilk’s secret magic creates an incredibly light, tender crumb that elevates this classic quick bread beyond expectations.
- Strategic ingredient separation prevents overmixing, ensuring a smooth batter and perfectly textured bread every single time.
- Customize your loaves with creative mix-ins like chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, or chopped nuts for a personalized twist.
- Proper cooling and storage techniques guarantee maximum freshness, letting you enjoy homemade goodness for days or even months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 184 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg