The smell of baking pumpkin bread is one of my favorite things about the cooler months. It just makes everything feel cozy and right. If you love pumpkin bread as much as I do, you’re in for a treat today.
I’ve put together two fantastic pumpkin bread recipes that I know you’ll want to make all season long. Whether you like a simple, hearty loaf or one with a sweet crumb topping, I have something here for you. Let’s get baking!
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Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread Recipe
This Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread is a comforting loaf, perfect for breakfast or a snack. It’s wonderfully moist with a lovely texture from the oats, making it a great choice for any time of day.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Old-Fashioned Oats: These give the bread its hearty texture. Don’t use instant oats for this recipe.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure you’re using plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which has added spices and sugar.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix your batter until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough bread, and we want it soft and tender.
What You Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
⏱️ Time: 60 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep the Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set this bowl aside.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients & Combine
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
📝 Final Note
This pumpkin oatmeal bread stays fresh for several days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
Sweet Pumpkin Streusel Bread Recipe
If you’re looking for a pumpkin bread with a little extra something special, this Pumpkin Streusel Bread is it. The sweet, buttery streusel topping adds a delightful crunch that pairs perfectly with the moist pumpkin loaf.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Cold Butter for Streusel: Using cold butter for the streusel ensures a crumbly, crisp topping. Cut it into small pieces before mixing.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg: These spices bring warmth and classic fall flavor to the bread. Feel free to adjust to your liking.
- Even Streusel Distribution: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the batter before baking for a balanced texture in every slice.
What You Need
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- **For the Streusel:**
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
⏱️ Time: 70 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make It
Step 1: Make the Streusel & Prep Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. First, make the streusel: in a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until crumbly. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients & Assemble
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center (avoiding streusel if possible) comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
📝 Final Note
For an extra treat, a light drizzle of cream cheese glaze over the cooled streusel bread can take it to the next level.
