Whenever I prepare this recipe, the house smells like heaven. This recipe is a winner

Pumpkin Bread

This cozy Pumpkin Bread captures all the best flavors of fall—moist, warmly spiced, and deeply comforting. Made with canned pumpkin and a fragrant mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it’s the perfect loaf to enjoy with coffee or as an after-dinner treat. Add chopped walnuts and optional raisins for extra texture and sweetness.

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Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
All-purpose flour	1⅓ cups
Canned pumpkin	1 cup
Eggs, room temperature	2
Baking soda	1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon	1 teaspoon
Granulated sugar	1¼ cups
Salt	¾ teaspoon
Baking powder	½ teaspoon
Ground cloves	¼ teaspoon
Ground nutmeg	½ teaspoon
Oil	½ cup
Water	½ cup
Chopped walnuts	½ cup
Raisins (optional)	½ cup

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How to Make Pumpkin Bread:

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree and oil, mixing until well blended.

Step 4: Combine Batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Pour in the water and stir until incorporated.

Step 5: Add Extras
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins if using. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6: Bake the Loaf
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.

💡 Storage Tip: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.