Pumpkin Molasses Bread
A warm and comforting fall treat.
This recipe combines the flavors of pumpkin and molasses for a delicious and moist bread. Perfect for a cozy autumn day.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup pumpkin puree
* 1/2 cup molasses
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
* Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
* Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
* Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring lightly until just combined.
* Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
* Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.Enjoy your homemade pumpkin molasses bread!
Tips:
* For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
* Add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
* Serve with butter and a cup of tea or coffee.
