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Easy Harvest Spice Bread Recipe

Easy Harvest Spice Bread Recipe

This cozy harvest spice bread is tender, pumpkin-forward, and warmly spiced. Stir it together in minutes for an effortless fall treat.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.25 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
  • 6 tbsp beaten egg about 2 large eggs
  • 0.33 cup milk dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 0.5 tbsp unsalted butter, for the pan
  • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar optional, for a crunchy top

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the long sides with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, beaten egg, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined with no dry streaks.
  • Fold in the pecans, keeping the batter thick and slightly lumpy.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the surface, if using.
  • Bake 55–65 minutes, until a tester in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then lift out and cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Swap 1/2 cup of the pumpkin with unsweetened applesauce, or stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a sweeter loaf. Serving/Storage: Great warm with butter or a smear of cream cheese. Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze sliced up to 3 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Harvest Spice Bread Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.