🍰 Best Pumpkin Bread 🍰

📣 A slice of comfort in every bite – perfect for cozy family gatherings or a sweet start to your busy morning!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons baking soda 🥄
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil (or substitute with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🧁
- 2 cups pure, unsweetened pumpkin puree

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, baking powder, and salt 🥄.
3. In a larger bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs, and oil together until the mixture is smooth and creamy 🥚.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones, ensuring you stir just enough to combine them. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
5. Fold in the pumpkin puree and water into the batter until everything is well incorporated.
6. Evenly distribute the batter between the two prepared pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of each loaf; if it comes out clean, your bread is done. If not, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 210 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fiber: 1g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra touch of sweetness and texture, sprinkle the top of the batter with coarse sugar or chopped nuts before baking.
- Pumpkin bread freezes wonderfully! Wrap cooled loaves in aluminum foil and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature when ready to serve.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 60-75 minutes | Serving: 2 loaves

Enjoy your delightful homemade pumpkin bread, a treat that brings warmth and spice to any table!