Delicious and Moist Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Downeast Maine pumpkin bread is a classic fall treat that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, spices, and nuts, this bread is easy to make and will fill your home with the warm scents of autumn.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, beat together oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, and water until well combined.
4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the nuts, if using.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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