Five Spice Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This Five Spice Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that combines traditional autumn spices with a Chinese five-spice twist. Perfect for fall or any time you want a fragrant, spiced treat, this loaf features pumpkin puree, warm cinnamon, and aromatic five-spice powder baked to perfection for a tender crumb and delicious aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup (225 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cup (345 g) 100% pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (100 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and position an oven rack in the center. Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Whisk dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and five-spice powder. Whisk these together until thoroughly mixed and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients and sugars. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add half of the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth and thick but still has a few lumps—do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Bake the bread. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter as that can lead to a denser bread.
- Check the bread starting at 65 minutes to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures can vary.
- Store leftover bread wrapped in foil or an airtight container to keep it moist.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
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