Amazing Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Easy (1/5)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the walnuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy
• Dense and flavorful
• Warm and comforting
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, even though it's vegan."
• "I love that this recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any hard-to-find ingredients."
• "This is the best pumpkin bread I've ever had! It's perfect for fall gatherings."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have almond milk, you can use any other plant-based milk, such as oat milk or soy milk.
• If you don't have walnuts, you can omit them or substitute with another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
• To ensure even baking, rotate the loaf pan halfway through the baking time.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.