Description
Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Bread delivers classic autumn comfort with rich, spiced flavors and moist texture. Warm cinnamon and nutmeg embrace hearty pumpkin, creating a delightful treat you’ll crave from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (750 milliliters) sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can pumpkin
- 3 ⅓ cups (415 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) water
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and meticulously coat three 7×3 inch loaf pans with a thin layer of grease and a dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and fresh eggs, whisking until thoroughly integrated, then gently fold in the smooth, pureed pumpkin until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Create a separate mixing bowl for the dry components, carefully sifting together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, powdered ginger, and aromatic ground cloves to ensure even distribution of spices.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, adding approximately two cups at a time and stirring gently to maintain a light, airy texture without overmixing.
- Introduce lukewarm water to the batter, creating a silky smooth consistency, then delicately fold in chopped pecan pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pans, ensuring an even distribution, and position in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any wet batter clinging to it.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by selecting top-quality eggs and pure canned pumpkin for a rich, authentic taste experience.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough bread texture; stir ingredients just until they barely combine.
- Boost excitement with fun mix-ins like crunchy pecans or decadent chocolate chips scattered throughout the batter.
- Confirm perfect baking by inserting a toothpick – a clean extraction signals your bread is beautifully done.
- Patience matters when cooling; rest bread briefly in pan, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing to maintain ideal moisture and structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 537 kcal
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg