Libby's Pumpkin Bread Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you Libby's pumpkin bread recipe which is extremely delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (packed) brown sugar
- 1 cup oil
- 2 cups (canned) pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs (room) temperature
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 cups nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, grease two 9 1/2 x 5 1/4-inch loaf pans with butter and dust them with flour or alternatively, line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Add in the granulated and brown sugars and mix until well combined.
- Add in the oil and pumpkin puree and whisk until fully incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of each loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature eggs: Using room temperature eggs will help them blend more easily with the other ingredients and result in a smoother, more cohesive batter.
Don't overmix: Overmixing can cause the bread to become tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add optional ingredients as desired: Raisins and nuts can add texture and flavour to the bread, but they're optional. Feel free to leave them out or substitute them with your favourite add-ins.
Use parchment paper for easy removal: If you line the loaf pans with parchment paper, the bread will be much easier to remove once it's baked.
Let the bread cool before slicing: Allowing the bread to cool completely before slicing will ensure that it stays together and doesn't crumble.