Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread
Did you ever try the most popular dish, the Ina Garten pumpkin bread? If not, then you must try it. It's a great way to kick-start your morning with its warm and cozy flavor. This delicious homemade treat is really moist and spiced just right for a festive holiday breakfast or brunch that’s sure to please all of your guests! Even though this dish may sound complicated to make, it’s actually quite easy and only requires a few simple ingredients.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg for a binding and moist texture
- 1/2 teaspoon fluffy and light baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fizzy and bubbly baking soda
- 1/4 cup crunchy and nutty chopped walnuts optional for a delightful and satisfying crunch
- 1/2 cup sweet and crystalline granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon subtle and aromatic ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for a fragrant and aromatic essence
- 1/4 teaspoon warm and earthy ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon delicate and aromatic ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon savory and balanced kosher salt
- 1/4 cup silky and versatile vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon warm and comforting ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup soft and tender all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup lusciously smooth canned pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using). Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from pan and transfer to cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- To make your pumpkin bread extra flavorful, you can add some dark chocolate chips or chopped pecans to the batter.
- For a gluten-free version of this recipe, you can replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of almond flour.
- This pumpkin bread also makes a delicious dessert! To make it a bit more indulgent, top it with some homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.