Written by Brandy Ferguson, Contributing Writer
This bread is perfect any time of year, but I especially love to make it in the fall. Slightly crunchy on the outside, and super moist on the inside, it’s a favorite in our family.
I like that there is just enough spice in this bread to not overpower that great pumpkin flavor. So delicious!
Pumpkin Walnut Bread
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole-wheat flour or sprouted grain flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can 15 ounce pumpkin
- 2 cups packed Sucanat or Rapadura sugar
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In separate bowl (I used my mixer bowl), mix pumpkin, brown sugar, apple juice, eggs, butter and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture a bit at a time, just until blended.
- Add walnuts and stir.
- Bake in two 9x5x3 loaf pans on 350 for 45 to 60 minutes or until done.
- Cool in pans for a few minutes, then turn out onto plate.
Enjoy!
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September 23, 2011 at 4:09 AMBrandy, this looks absolutely delicious! My daughter is has recently been diagnosed w/ gluten/egg sensitivities, but I might have to make this and hide it from her! (haha!) I devour anything with pumpkin! Thanks for sharing! Great to read your first post! I am also enjoying your blog–as a mom of just 2 (for now!) I enjoy reading and learning from moms of many kids!
Brandy
September 23, 2011 at 6:43 AMHey Erin! Thanks so much!!!
Mrs. McAtee
September 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM@[email protected],
Try using bananas instead of eggs in baked goods. Green bananas give a similar texture as eggs without a banana flavor or if you don’t mind a slight banana flavor (I don’t) use an old banana that you didn’t get to enjoy while ripe. 🙂
Theresa
September 23, 2011 at 5:09 AMFall is my favorite season. One of my favorite things to make is pumpkin pie. Not only is it delicious but the whole house has that wonderful smell.
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home
September 23, 2011 at 7:34 AMI’m making this right now, Brandy. Told you that pumpkin in the pantry just needed to be used. 🙂
ann
September 23, 2011 at 7:58 AMThank you! What a nice recipe with simple ingredients. I have fresh pumpkin from the Farmer’s market. I’m making this tonight.
Wick
September 23, 2011 at 8:33 AMI’m a big believer that you can make “Pumpkin ________ ” (anything), and it would be crazy delicious. Especially with some cream cheese icing. 🙂
Brandy
September 23, 2011 at 10:52 AMOh, I sure hope you enjoy it Stephanie! Be sure and let me know. 🙂
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home
September 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM@Brandy, It was excellent. The only thing was that I substituted half kamut flour for the wheat flour and I think that made the baking time extra long (about 20 minutes longer). I’ll have to try it next time with wheat only and then I bet the 45 minutes would have been right on. Nonetheless, super yummy and a perfect fall treat!
Stacy
September 23, 2011 at 9:07 PMWell, I’m going to have to make this too! I agree with Wick, pumpkin anything is good 🙂
barak
September 26, 2011 at 6:21 AMAre you sure its a bread and not a cake 🙂 yammmmy looks like something special
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home
September 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM@barak, Well, it’s definitely a sweet treat of a bread. 🙂
Tara
May 7, 2012 at 5:22 AMWhat can I use as a substitute for apple juice?