How do I make a fall harvest pumpkin bread?

Indulge in the flavors of fall with our irresistible 'Fall Harvest Pumpkin Bread' recipe! The perfect treat to enjoy with a warm cup of cocoa.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Fall Harvest Pumpkin Bread. Items include: all-purpose flour baking soda baking powder salt cinnamon nutmeg cloves ginger unsalted butter granulated sugar brown sugar eggs vanilla extract canned pumpkin milk

all-purpose flour 2 cups
baking soda 1 teaspoon
baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon 1 teaspoon
nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon
cloves 1/4 teaspoon
ginger 1/4 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup
granulated sugar 1 cup
brown sugar 1/2 cup
eggs 2 large
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
canned pumpkin 15 ounces
milk 1/2 cup

Take note
Please be careful while handling hot ingredients and ensure that your oven is preheated before baking.

1

Gather the Ingredients

First things first, let's gather all the necessary ingredients to make our Fall Harvest Pumpkin Bread. Here's what you'll need: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon cloves - 1/4 teaspoon ginger - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 can (15 ounces) canned pumpkin - 1/2 cup milk

2

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

Now that we have our ingredients ready, it's time to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating up, grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. This will prevent the pumpkin bread from sticking and make it easy to remove once baked.

3

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. This blend of warm spices will give our pumpkin bread that delightful fall flavor. Set the dry mixture aside for now.

4

Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer or some good old-fashioned arm power to combine them into a smooth mixture. This step adds sweetness and richness to our pumpkin bread.

5

Add the Eggs, Vanilla, and Pumpkin

Now it's time to add the star of the show: canned pumpkin! Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin to the creamed butter and sugars. Mix everything together until well combined. The beautiful orange hue of the pumpkin will start to shine through, creating a feast for the eyes!

6

Combine the Wet and Dry Mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the pumpkin mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Make sure not to overmix, as this can result in a dense pumpkin bread. A gentle touch will lead to a moist and tender loaf.

7

Bake and Enjoy!

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Now it's time to slide our creation into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While it bakes, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible scent of warm spices and pumpkin. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the pumpkin bread cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice, serve, and savor the flavors of fall!