Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Baking powder (1 tablespoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
• Pureed pumpkin (1 cup)
• Eggs (2)
• Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Cooking Difficulty: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, and vegetable oil.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 210
• Fat: 7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 38 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender crumb
• Sweet and spicy pumpkin flavor
• Perfect for breakfast or dessert

User Comments:

• "This pumpkin bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The perfect fall treat."
• "I love the combination of pumpkin and spices. This bread is sure to be a hit at my next gathering."
• "I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for pumpkin bread."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
• To enhance the pumpkin flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned puree.
• If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the bread in a greased bundt pan.