A delightful spiced pumpkin bread recipe that's perfect for any occasion.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Greasing the pans ensures the bread doesn't stick, making it easier to remove.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
Mixing the dry ingredients thoroughly ensures even distribution of the spices.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Using room temperature ingredients helps them combine more easily.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
Tap the pans gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the bread a few minutes before the timer ends to avoid overbaking.
Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bread from becoming soggy.
Once completely cool, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic wrap for storage.
Proper wrapping keeps the bread fresh for longer.
