Pumpkin Bread Recipe
The art of making bread is an ancient tradition that passes from generation to generation. And when it comes to pumpkin bread, we're talking about delicious, nutritious bread that's perfect for any time of day. Pumpkin is a vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, in addition to being an excellent source of fiber. Let's learn how to make this pumpkin bread recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup of water
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered clove
Preparation:
To start our pumpkin bread recipe, let's first prepare the pumpkin puree. Take a medium pumpkin, cut it in half and remove the seeds. Place the pumpkin halves on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about an hour, or until the pumpkin is tender. After roasting, let the pumpkin cool down a bit and then remove the pulp with a spoon. Use a food processor or blender to puree the pulp.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, water and sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves. Add this dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just enough to incorporate everything.
Pour the dough into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about an hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Your pumpkin bread is ready to be served!
Conclusion:
Making pumpkin bread at home is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy pumpkin. This recipe is easy to follow and the result is a soft, flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack or even as a side dish for dinner. Try making this pumpkin bread and enjoy a warm slice with a little butter or jam. You will love it!
