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Harvest Spice Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Harvest Spice Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for fall. Packed with warm spices like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger, it also includes shredded apple or pear, carrots, and chopped walnuts, making it a deliciously textured and hearty loaf. Ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack, it pairs wonderfully with butter, apple butter, or cream cheese.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

Add-ins

  • 1 cup peeled and shredded apple or pear
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Grease and line a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ground ginger. Stir these together and set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, and whole milk until the mixture is uniform in color.
  4. Add Shredded Fruits and Vegetables: Fold in the shredded apple or pear, shredded carrots, and chopped walnuts into the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Halfway through baking, cover the top of the bread with foil to prevent over-browning.
  7. Check for Doneness: Test the bread by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center. It should come out moist but with no wet batter clinging to it.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter, apple butter, or cream cheese.

Notes

  • Use peeled and shredded apple or pear for added moisture and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Covering with foil halfway prevents the top from burning while ensuring the center cooks through.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with seeds.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/harvest-spice-bread-recipe/