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Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

A classic New England pumpkin bread filled with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, perfect for cozy autumn days.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 15 minutes
Portions: 2 loaves
Plat: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

  • 15 oz pumpkin puree 1 can
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Équipement

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Two 9-inch Loaf Pans
  • Oven

Préparation
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cardamom.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 55–60 minutes, covering with foil in the last 20 minutes if needed.
  7. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should come out clean.
  8. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes et conservation

Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variation. This bread freezes well for up to 3 months.