| 1. Classic Pumpkin Bread: - Ingredients: - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree - 1/2 cup water 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. 3. In a large bowl, cream together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. 4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. 5. Mix in the pumpkin puree. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with water. Mix just until combined. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. 8. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. | 2. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread: - Ingredients: - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free) - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree - 1/3 cup water - Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. 4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. 5. Mix in the pumpkin puree. 6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with water. Mix just until combined. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. 8. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. |
Feel free to adjust these recipes to your liking by adding nuts, raisins, or other mix-ins. Enjoy your homemade pumpkin bread!
