Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread is a great old Maine recipe, moist and spicy. The bread actually tastes even better the day after it is baked. It’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gift-giving!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
2 (9×5-inch) loaves
Servings:
24

When fall is in the air, can't you just smell a delicious loaf of freshly baked pumpkin bread? Or is that just those of us who dream about pumpkin bread all day? No matter.

Either way, moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is the perfect way to use up the cans of pumpkin puree you stocked up on at the first sign of autumn. And what better recipe to use than this Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread? It's so beloved by members of the Cookdap community, they have rated it 5 stars over 8,000 times.

How to Make Pumpkin Bread

The great news is that pumpkin bread is actually incredibly easy to make. You don't even need an electric mixer (though, of course it helps). You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade pumpkin bread:

  1. Simply combine your wet ingredients, then combine your dry ingredients, then combine them all together.
  2. Pour into two loaf pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

The best part about this recipe is that it makes two loaves, so you can have one for now and one for later — or one for gifting!

Should You Use Canned or Fresh Pumpkin for Pumpkin Bread?

This recipe calls for canned pumpkin puree (make sure it’s plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling), which is quicker and easier than using fresh pumpkin. But, if you are feeling ambitious and want to use fresh pumpkin, follow this recipe to make pumpkin puree from scratch. A 1 ½-pound sugar pumpkin will make about 2 cups of mashed pumpkin, which is the same as a 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree.

How to Know When Pumpkin Bread Is Done

Pumpkin bread is pretty dense, so it might be hard to know when it's cooked all the way through (and the last thing you want is to serve up a bread that's raw in the middle).

So, to know when pumpkin bread is done, look for the crack on the top of the bread, which is a tell-tale sign it's either done or close to being done. Then stick a skewer or toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it's ready to come out of the oven. If not, leave it to bake for a few more minutes, then check again with a clean toothpick.

How to Remove Pumpkin Bread From the Loaf Pan

Sometimes removing quick breads from their loaf pan is a tricky task. So, before you add the batter, make sure you thoroughly grease the pan.

Then, after you've let the bread cool for about 10 minutes (or until you can handle the pan), run a knife along the edges of the bread. Gently shake the pan until the bread comes loose and you can turn it out onto a wire rack or plate. Then, let the bread continue to cool.

You may be tempted to cut right into the bread, but you should let it cool completely before slicing into it.

Pumpkin Bread Mistakes

Pumpkin bread may be an easy quick bread to make, but sometimes recipes don't always turn out as planned. If you're having one of these common mistakes, here's how to fix it:

  • Tough Bread: If you have a tough bread instead of a soft, cake-like texture, you're probably overmixing your batter. When making quick breads, you don't want to mix too much or else the gluten development will cause your bread to change in texture. Mix your ingredients until they are just combined — you should still have some lumps in the batter.
  • Dry bread: Dry pumpkin bread is such a disappointment. To avoid dry, crumbly bread, try to keep your batter moist. Either do this by using less flour or adding more liquid — but don't add more oil. Instead, try adding orange juice or even bourbon to get some liquid into the batter.

How to Store Pumpkin Bread

Wait until the bread is completely cool, then wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store it in a cool, dry place for up to four days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“Awesome recipe!! Very easy to make. Just put in a bowl and use your hand or stand mixer. That simple. I just made it this morning and I tried it four hours later. Wonderful!!! Can’t wait till tomorrow, I don’t know how it can taste any better” says KIMMIE5474.

“I can’t even begin to describe this wonderful, cozy, comforting bread! There are no words! I made it exactly as stated and it was perfect!! End of story, no substitutions needed. It’s like pumpkin pie for breakfast,” raves Pamela Frechette.

“Our go-to recipe for pumpkin bread. Our family loves it — such a great, rich flavor and a good use for fresh pureed pumpkin,” according to NCDaisy.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.

Step 2
Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and sugar in a separate bowl until well blended.

Step 4
Stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until just blended.

Step 5
Pour batter into the prepared pans.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

Step 7
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263
Calories
10g
Fat
41g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium305mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars26g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium69mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 24 years ago

    Using orange juice instead of water makes this recipe even better!

    • 24 years ago

    Super recipe! My kids love it! You’re right. It was even better the next day! Freezes well, too.

    • 24 years ago

    Super recipe! My kids love it! You’re right. It was even better the next day! Freezes well, too.

    • 24 years ago

    I loved this recipe. I used a mega muffin pan.
    The muffins are very moist and delicious.

    • 24 years ago

    Even my very picky daughter liked this one. It was very moist and tasted great! I left out the cloves (personal taste) and made two larger loaves instead of 3 smaller. I just increased the time a bit. I will make this one again!

    • 24 years ago

    Searh no more!!!! This is THE best pumpkin bread I’ve ever made. My family, friends, neighbors, and relatives all agree. You can’t eat just one slice.

    • 24 years ago

    This is a wonderfully “spicy” bread. Very moist and very good! I’ll be making this one for holiday gift giving!

    • 24 years ago

    This was a Marvelous Recipe. It stood the Kid test in my house and with my dear friend. The only thing about it is you have to bake it an extra maybe 15-20 minutes. Other then that, THIS WAS WONDERFUL

    • 24 years ago

    This was a Marvelous Recipe. It stood the Kid test in my house and with my dear friend. The only thing about it is you have to bake it an extra maybe 15-20 minutes. Other then that, THIS WAS WONDERFUL

    • 24 years ago

    Very full of flavor and moist!

    • 24 years ago

    Great recipe. I am now a pumpkin bread fan!

    • 24 years ago

    Great recipe. I am now a pumpkin bread fan!

    • 24 years ago

    I made this for my doctor. He asked for a dozen more loaves. This is good the first day and excellent the next. This is a permanent fixture at my holidays.

    • 24 years ago

    This is a great recipe! I made a couple of basic batches and they turned out wonderful! So moist and tasty that I had to try it with chocolate chips added in. I might add nuts and raisins next time!

    • 24 years ago

    This is one of the best holiday bread recipes I’ve ever tried. This bread is very moist and flavorful.

    • 24 years ago

    This is one of the best holiday bread recipes I’ve ever tried. This bread is very moist and flavorful.

    • 24 years ago

    My first baking atempt, and it turned our WONDERFUL! Very tasty!

    • 24 years ago

    Great recipe…makes a lot of bread! My eight year-old niece loved it! Tastes great! I can’t make this bread fast enough to keep up with demand! It freezes really well and is so simple to make. Great for gifts around the holidays. I also add chopped walnut to some, dried cranberries to others. Served this at my holiday tea and it was the hit of the party! Everyone wanted the recipe! Thanks again!

    • 24 years ago

    Great recipe…makes a lot of bread! My eight year-old niece loved it! Tastes great! I can’t make this bread fast enough to keep up with demand! It freezes really well and is so simple to make. Great for gifts around the holidays. I also add chopped walnut to some, dried cranberries to others. Served this at my holiday tea and it was the hit of the party! Everyone wanted the recipe! Thanks again!

    • 24 years ago

    Wonderful bread. I made muffins and my family loved them. Great served with warm.

    • 24 years ago

    Wonderful bread. I made muffins and my family loved them. Great served with warm.

    • 24 years ago

    My search for theperfect pumpkin bread has ended here. A wonderful spice flavor with incredible moistness.

    • 24 years ago

    Excellent recipe! Very easy to make and all my children (even the picky ones) love it. I made this for thanksgiving at my sisters house, and
    everyone loved it. She had to have the recipe
    right away.:-)

    • 24 years ago

    This bread is very good (especially the day after it’s cooked,but my family and I still prefer the recipe for “Baked Pumpkin Bread” (with a little added brown sugar).

    • 24 years ago

    My roommates loved this recipe! I did use applesauce instead of the vegetable oil. Great recipe.

    • 24 years ago

    This recipie was great, especially at Thanksgiving. When I made it for my whole family, even my brother who despises pumpkin liked it! Very crusty and yummy!

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is excellent. I did substitute orange juice for the water which made it even better. I will definitely make this again. Thanks, Laurie

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is excellent. I did substitute orange juice for the water which made it even better. I will definitely make this again. Thanks, Laurie

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is awesome! I added some raisins for a nice twist. This one’s a keeper!

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is awesome! I added some raisins for a nice twist. This one’s a keeper!

    • 24 years ago

    This bread is wonderful! Moist, tasty, and full of spices. Everyone I have baked it for has raved about it. I made the recipe using one large loaf pan and three tiny loaf pans for gift-giving. Of all the breads I made for gifts, this is everyone’s favorite.

    • 24 years ago

    Unbelievably moist! Huge hit at the office.

    • 24 years ago

    Unbelievably moist! Huge hit at the office.

    • 24 years ago

    Awesome! Sent it to work with my husband and they were screaming for more.

    • 24 years ago

    Excellent! It’s everything you would want – velvety texture, moist, spiced perfectly. I actually found that the batch as written made 5 mini-loaves. If you’re trying to find the perfect pumpkin bread recipe (like I was), look no further!

    • 24 years ago

    I have never liked pumpkin bread, but my family does so I decided to try this recipe. Not only did I finish off a small loaf myself, after we took some into our respective offices, I ended up having to make over 30 mini loaves for Christmas. Everyone RAVED about it. Thank you…I think 🙂

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is very tender and moist with a very good pumpkin spice taste. I will definitely keep this on my holiday baking list of bests.

    • 24 years ago

    This recipe is very tender and moist with a very good pumpkin spice taste. I will definitely keep this on my holiday baking list of bests.

    • 24 years ago

    This is the first pumpkin bread I have ever made and it will be the only recipe I will ever use. It was perfect! I made mini loafs to put in goody baskets for our family (which is huge) and everyone loved it. It is the perfect texture and taste, it melts in your mouth. I’m not waiting for the holidays to come around again before I make this wonderful bread. Thank you!

    • 24 years ago

    What a fabulous recipe! I have made 3 batches this week, some for gifts and some for dessert tommorrow. It’s so moist and has a great texture. It’s as easy as making something from a box. My 15 month old loves it, he shoves it in with two hands. Definately a keeper!

    • 24 years ago

    I added 1 cup of cut up dried apricots and everyone is calling for more.

    • 23 years ago

    moist and delicious

    • 23 years ago

    Very moist cake. I will be making it again.

    • 23 years ago

    This was so tasty!! my entire family loved it, and has been begging for the recipe! it made 3 loaves, and they were gone!! definately a keeper!

    • 23 years ago

    I have several senior citizen neighbors and church members who are my “official taste testers.” They all feel this recipe is outstanding and request it every month.

    • 23 years ago

    This is the best pumpkin bread I have ever had! Everyone in my family loved it, even my 5 year old picky eater. Definite 5 star recipe!

    *Since writing the above in 2001 I wanted to add more. Now nearly 4 years later this is still one of my favorite recipes. In fact, I’m making it again right now as I type! I like to make muffins with the recipe, even though it’s more time consuming than loaves. (It takes about 30 minutes baking time for regular size muffins) I also like to mix finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together and sprinkle it on the tops of the muffins before baking. It’s so good!

    • 23 years ago

    This is the best pumpkin bread I have ever had! Everyone in my family loved it, even my 5 year old picky eater. Definite 5 star recipe!

    *Since writing the above in 2001 I wanted to add more. Now nearly 4 years later this is still one of my favorite recipes. In fact, I’m making it again right now as I type! I like to make muffins with the recipe, even though it’s more time consuming than loaves. (It takes about 30 minutes baking time for regular size muffins) I also like to mix finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together and sprinkle it on the tops of the muffins before baking. It’s so good!

    • 23 years ago

    AWESOME PUMPKIN BREAD! I added some chopped nuts, and it was wonderfully moist and easy to make. I will be making this one again, for sure! Thanks, Laurie!

    • 23 years ago

    AWESOME PUMPKIN BREAD! I added some chopped nuts, and it was wonderfully moist and easy to make. I will be making this one again, for sure! Thanks, Laurie!

    • 23 years ago

    This is a very, very good recipe. It’s easy, makes plenty and is DELICIOUS! I love pumpkin bread and this by far is the best recipe I have had! Warm or the next day – it’s AWESOME!

    • 23 years ago

    I read the reviews for this recipe and decided to try it. No joke – this IS the best pumpkin bread recipe. After tasting it, I made another batch and added a can of apple pie filling (I minced the apples first). The apples made the bread stay moister longer.

    • 23 years ago

    This recipe was as great as everyone described. I also used orange juice instead of the water. I got 6 mini loaves from the recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    I have been searching a long time to find a good pumpkin bread receipe and now I have found it. Thank you Laurie!!! I had gotten so many bad receipes, but this was really moist and flavorful.

    • 23 years ago

    THIS WAS VERY GOOD, I RAN OUT OF SUGAR AND WAS OVER HALF A CUP SHORT , SO I ADDED A LITTLE VANILLA AND POWDERED SUGER AND IT WAS SO GOOD…

    • 23 years ago

    This was great, however, it does not need that much sugar. This bread stays moist and flavorful for many days, then freeze it and impress again. This is a keeper!

    • 23 years ago

    This was great, however, it does not need that much sugar. This bread stays moist and flavorful for many days, then freeze it and impress again. This is a keeper!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent recipe!! My kids loved it and the house smelled wonderful and they tasted so moist and delicious I thought I was in heaven. We made mini-muffins out of them and reduced the cooking time to about 30-35 minutes. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent recipe!! My kids loved it and the house smelled wonderful and they tasted so moist and delicious I thought I was in heaven. We made mini-muffins out of them and reduced the cooking time to about 30-35 minutes. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    • 23 years ago

    This is a wonderful recipe! Not only is it quick and easy, it is also moist and delicious. I think the next time I make it I will try adding raisins and/or pecans.

    • 23 years ago

    This is really a great recipe! Everyone that I have given it to loves it. I used two of the regular size bread pans. Thanks

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent! I only used 2 cups of sugar and the result was plenty sweet!

    • 23 years ago

    OK…I’m sold!! This really is the best pumpkin bread I have ever made! Great quick bread for those autumn bake sales.

    • 23 years ago

    A delicious and moist pumpkin bread that I will always make from now on. I used a bundt pan lightly sprayed with Pam for 2/3 of the batter and made a small loaf with the rest. It was very festive looking when made in the bundt pan and feed alot of people at work. I only needed to bake for 40 minutes, so test often.

    • 23 years ago

    This was just wonderful! Now I can’t stop making them! (I did muffins instead of bread)

    • 23 years ago

    This was just wonderful! Now I can’t stop making them! (I did muffins instead of bread)

    • 23 years ago

    Moist and flavorful.

    • 23 years ago

    Moist and flavorful.

    • 23 years ago

    Very moist and nice flavor. This makes a lot of bread. I’ll use this recipe for the holidays!!

    • 23 years ago

    Very moist and nice flavor. This makes a lot of bread. I’ll use this recipe for the holidays!!

    • 23 years ago

    this recipe was wonderfully moist and had the best taste. everyone really enjoyed it. this will definitley be added to my list of good foods to enjoy

    crystal ortega

    • 23 years ago

    This is a great and easy recipe, I have been selling loafs of this bread to people who have tried it.

    • 23 years ago

    I used real pumpkin and got lots of compliments.. but it takes much longer. Good recipe!!!

    • 23 years ago

    I used real pumpkin and got lots of compliments.. but it takes much longer. Good recipe!!!

    • 23 years ago

    sooooo good!

    • 23 years ago

    Mmm, delicious! Very easy to prepare and tastes just like pumpkin pie in a loaf. I added raisins.

    • 23 years ago

    Mmm, delicious! Very easy to prepare and tastes just like pumpkin pie in a loaf. I added raisins.

    • 23 years ago

    SUPER RECIPE!!! MY HUSBAND LOVED IT!! I WILL BE MAKING IT MANY MORE TIMES!!!!!

    • 23 years ago

    SUPER RECIPE!!! MY HUSBAND LOVED IT!! I WILL BE MAKING IT MANY MORE TIMES!!!!!

    • 23 years ago

    This is the best pumplin bread I’ve ever tasted! It’s moist and spicy, and everyone I’ve shared it with loves it!

    • 23 years ago

    This is a great recipe. My husband can’t get enough of it and my 3 year old daughter will eat two thick slices for breakfast. Everyone that tries it wants the recipe!

    • 23 years ago

    I loved this bread. We just really enjoyed it. It was very tasty… I added walnuts to mine, and it turned out really well.

    • 23 years ago

    Delicious!

    • 23 years ago

    Delicious!

    • 23 years ago

    Wonderful recipe!

    • 23 years ago

    I love this pumpkin bread! It makes three loaves which is great to keep one and give out two to friends. Everybody raved about it; it is so sweet with spices, and incredibly moist and tender. It actually replaces my grandma’s banana bread as my favorite holiday bread!

    • 23 years ago

    I love this pumpkin bread! It makes three loaves which is great to keep one and give out two to friends. Everybody raved about it; it is so sweet with spices, and incredibly moist and tender. It actually replaces my grandma’s banana bread as my favorite holiday bread!

    • 23 years ago

    This is a wonderful recipe. My 9 yr old daughter helped make this. We have made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks. It has been a hit with everyone. Very easy to make and very moist. Thank you Laurie for such a great recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    This is a wonderful recipe. My 9 yr old daughter helped make this. We have made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks. It has been a hit with everyone. Very easy to make and very moist. Thank you Laurie for such a great recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    This is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have tried. Very moist!

    • 23 years ago

    This is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have tried. Very moist!

    • 23 years ago

    Great Bread!! Thanks to you, everytime I see my Dad, he asks if I made him any pumpkin bread. The whole family loves it, and it will be great for gift giving this Christmas. Thanks for a GREAT recipe :))

    • 23 years ago

    Great Bread!! Thanks to you, everytime I see my Dad, he asks if I made him any pumpkin bread. The whole family loves it, and it will be great for gift giving this Christmas. Thanks for a GREAT recipe :))

    • 23 years ago

    One Word:
    WOW.

    You MUST try this recipe it is absolutley delicious and moist. Yummy!

    • 23 years ago

    Magnificent! I love this bread. If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love this bread.

    • 23 years ago

    Magnificent! I love this bread. If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love this bread.

    • 23 years ago

    This bread is wonderful! I added some chocolate chips to one loaf and it turned out great. I’ll be making this many more times, I’m sure.

    • 23 years ago

    This bread is wonderful! I added some chocolate chips to one loaf and it turned out great. I’ll be making this many more times, I’m sure.

    • 23 years ago

    Just took it out of the oven and my 3-yr old ate *2* pieces! This recipe is fantastic! Just told all my friends about it too! I also added 2 tsp vanilla……just for extra warmth and richness…I add vanilla to just about every dessert, whether it calls for it or not! Thanks so much!!! – Sharon

    • 23 years ago

    Just took it out of the oven and my 3-yr old ate *2* pieces! This recipe is fantastic! Just told all my friends about it too! I also added 2 tsp vanilla……just for extra warmth and richness…I add vanilla to just about every dessert, whether it calls for it or not! Thanks so much!!! – Sharon

    • 23 years ago

    This was great & easy. My 4 year old did most of the work. I used 2 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of vanilla, 1/2 tsp nutmeg & the ginger. no clove!
    will make again!

    • 23 years ago

    An excellent recipe! All the spices give it a really nice, autumny flavor. It’s pretty easy to make, but the first time I didn’t have the pan sizes recommended. I used one bigger pan, and that was hard because the middle took a LONG time to finish and by then the ends were a little hard. So I definitely recommend making several smaller loaves, but this bread is terrific!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent bread. Very moist and spicy.

    • 23 years ago

    This bread was delicious and so easy to make. I brought a loaf to work and it was devoured within minutes.

    • 23 years ago

    This is a delicious pumpkin bread – the best I’ve ever eaten. I took it to work and within an hour it was gone. Everyone asked for the recipe. Luckily I have internet at work and I could print it out for everyone. Thanks for the recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    This is a delicious pumpkin bread – the best I’ve ever eaten. I took it to work and within an hour it was gone. Everyone asked for the recipe. Luckily I have internet at work and I could print it out for everyone. Thanks for the recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    The recipe was wonderful! It was quick and easy. My family enjoyed it. Thanks!

    • 23 years ago

    PERFECTION!!! Moist, delicious, flavorfull. Everyone loves it & asks for the recipe. Great for gift giving. My 2 year-old twins gobble it up and want more. So easy to make I mix it up while the kids are eating lunch.

    • 23 years ago

    Absolutely DELICIOUS! Very easy to make.

    • 23 years ago

    Absolutely DELICIOUS! Very easy to make.

    • 23 years ago

    This was probably the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever tried! It had just the right amount of spices to compliment the pumpkin. You were right about it being better the next day. Actually, it still tasted fresh and moist after several days. Thanks so much for a recipe I will use often!

    • 23 years ago

    This was probably the best pumpkin bread recipe I’ve ever tried! It had just the right amount of spices to compliment the pumpkin. You were right about it being better the next day. Actually, it still tasted fresh and moist after several days. Thanks so much for a recipe I will use often!

    • 23 years ago

    This was very good. It is not overly spiced and is quite moist. I baked this recipe in two regular size loaf pans and it turned out fine, although cooked longer (1 hour 20 minutes was the total time baking). I have another recipe that is even better, but this is still a very good recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    This was very good. It is not overly spiced and is quite moist. I baked this recipe in two regular size loaf pans and it turned out fine, although cooked longer (1 hour 20 minutes was the total time baking). I have another recipe that is even better, but this is still a very good recipe.

    • 23 years ago

    This is THE best pumpkin bread I have ever made! It is sooooo moist and so flavorful with the spices, and very simple to prepare! Definitely a keeper, am emailing this to all family and friends to share. Thanks for submitting this wonderful recipe!!!!!

    • 23 years ago

    I only used 2 cups of sugar and it was plenty sweet. My husband really doesn’t care for pumpkin of any kind but he really loved this. He asked me to make it so he could take it to work. Thanks

    • 23 years ago

    Very good bread. my three 5 year olds even liked it.
    I put it in two regular sized bread pans so it took about 1 hour and 10 minutes for me. The spices don’t overwhelm the mild pumpkin flavor.

    • 23 years ago

    Very good bread. my three 5 year olds even liked it.
    I put it in two regular sized bread pans so it took about 1 hour and 10 minutes for me. The spices don’t overwhelm the mild pumpkin flavor.

    • 23 years ago

    My entire family liked it. Afew wouln’t taste it because it had pumpkin in it, but my oldest grandson gobbled it up fast. Good for lunch packing!!

    G. H. Linden, N. J.

    • 23 years ago

    To think I almost wrote a bad review of this bread…when it first came out of the oven it tasted blad to me, although it smelled great, so I left it on the counter over night becasue everyone said it tasted better the next day. I tasted it this morning, and it really did! Nobody was kidding…i guess sitting brings it to potential flavor…it was GONE for breakfast. Wonderful gift idea because it keeps!

    • 23 years ago

    To think I almost wrote a bad review of this bread…when it first came out of the oven it tasted blad to me, although it smelled great, so I left it on the counter over night becasue everyone said it tasted better the next day. I tasted it this morning, and it really did! Nobody was kidding…i guess sitting brings it to potential flavor…it was GONE for breakfast. Wonderful gift idea because it keeps!

    • 23 years ago

    My children & I had a blast making this fantastic tasting bread! We actually made 9 loaves, all terrific, all in one night! It does taste better the next day, and we like that it’s firm and has a slightly crunchy crust!!!!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent recipe. Turns out perfect and the taste is great. We made two batches, one with mini chocolate chips and one without. Awesome. This will be the only recipe you will need for perfect pumpkin bread!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent recipe. Turns out perfect and the taste is great. We made two batches, one with mini chocolate chips and one without. Awesome. This will be the only recipe you will need for perfect pumpkin bread!

    • 23 years ago

    I was not thrilled with the taste of the bread, it needed to be a tad bit sweeter for
    my familys taste. The texture was great and it was very moist. I will make it again
    but will add a little more sugar.

    • 23 years ago

    I was not thrilled with the taste of the bread, it needed to be a tad bit sweeter for
    my familys taste. The texture was great and it was very moist. I will make it again
    but will add a little more sugar.

    • 23 years ago

    Received rave reviews at Thanksgiving dinner – will definitely use again and again!

    • 23 years ago

    Received rave reviews at Thanksgiving dinner – will definitely use again and again!

    • 23 years ago

    This recipe is fabulous. I made it to treat my co-workers and they raved. One of my coworkers is an excellent cook and she thought this was the best pumpkin bread she had ever tasted!

    • 23 years ago

    This is a great-tasting bread–even for kids! I didn’t have 2 bread pans, so I used a bundt cake pan and baked it a bit longer, and it turned out great! Wonderful recipie, Laurie! Thanks!

    • 23 years ago

    This bread was delicious — very moist! Instead of 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, I used 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour. Also used just 2 1/2 cups of sugar instead of 3 cups.

    • 23 years ago

    Tasty bread and really easy, quick recipe. I divided it between two loaf pans and added 15 minutes cooking time. Turned out great.

    • 23 years ago

    Very moist even after a few days. Great when heated and eaten with a cold glass of milk!

    • 23 years ago

    I followed some of the suggestion in previous reviews. Used 1/2 applesauce for oil and O.J. instead of the water. I was real moist and tasty. Took it to work and all loved it.

    • 23 years ago

    This was bigger than the turkey on Thanksgiving. I will keep making this receipe for years to come. My 4 year old loved to help make them too.

    • 23 years ago

    This was my first attempt at any sort of bread, and it was a huge hit. It’s definitely better after sitting for a day or two.

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent pumpkin bread… my son’s kindergarten class loved it, too! Thanks for the great recipe!

    • 23 years ago

    Excellent pumpkin bread… my son’s kindergarten class loved it, too! Thanks for the great recipe!

    • 23 years ago

    Very good and moist. I made 5 small loaves and 1 medium sized one. They make great little gifts and are great to snack on.

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