Walnut Coated Spicy Pumpkin Bread ๐๐
Description: An old Cooking Light recipe cherished for its delightful blend of spices. This pumpkin bread is a treat not just for Thanksgiving but for any occasion. The inclusion of walnuts adds a crunchy texture that complements the moist pumpkin bread perfectly.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Healthy, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Ground allspice |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1 1/3 cups | Brown sugar |
| 3/4 cup | 1% low-fat milk |
| 1/3 cup | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 cups | Pumpkin |
| 1 cup | Walnuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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Prepare your loaf pans by coating them with cooking spray.
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Measure out the flour by lightly spooning it into measuring cups and leveling it off with a knife.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and cloves. Create a well in the center of the mixture.
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In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
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Sprinkle the tops of the batter with the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
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Carefully remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on the wire rack.
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Once cooled, slice each loaf into 12 slices and serve. Enjoy your Walnut Coated Spicy Pumpkin Bread! ๐๐
