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Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread

Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread
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The Ina Garten Pumpkin Bread is a soft, moist quick bread filled with warm fall spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, flour, eggs, sugar, oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this bread has a tender crumb and comforting aroma while baking. It is perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert during cooler months. The batter comes together quickly without yeast, and the bread typically bakes in about 50–60 minutes, filling the kitchen with the inviting scent of pumpkin and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the loaf pan: Grease a loaf pan lightly and line it with parchment paper.

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

  • Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

  • Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until combined.

  • Add optional mix-ins: Fold in chopped nuts if using them.

  • Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.

  • Bake the bread: Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

  • Transfer to rack: Move the bread to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

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