Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread is super moist, easy and delicious! Add all ingredients to the bread maker and let it do the work for you. This sweet pumpkin bread is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and a must-have addition to your Fall baking.
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Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread is incredibly easy to make- add all of your ingredients to the bread pan and let it do all the work for you!
It's made using the quick bread cycle and doesn't even require mixing the ingredients in a bowl. The bread machine does it all.
The outcome is a scrumptious and sweet pumpkin bread. And you barely have to lift a finger.
While I use my Cuisinart Automatic Bread Maker, any bread machine with a cake or quick bread cycle will work with this recipe.
It makes a large 2 lb loaf that can be cut into approximately 12 slices.
If you love pumpkin breads and desserts, you can cook a whole pie pumpkin, turn it into puree and use that here! You should also try these delicious desserts: pumpkin cream cheese muffins, chocolate pumpkin bread, and pumpkin spice cheesecake.
Ingredients and Substitutions
To make it you need:
- Coconut oil: substitute with butter, olive oil, vegetable oil, or other neutral oils in the same amount.
- Pumpkin puree: canned pumpkin or a homemade puree both work great, but don't use pumpkin pie mix.
- Eggs: substitute with flax eggs to make it dairy free.
- Coconut sugar: use light brown sugar or white sugar as a substitute, in the same amount.
- Vanilla extract: for a hint of vanilla flavor.
- All purpose flour: substitute with bread flour in a pinch.
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, or use a pumpkin spice blend.
You'll also need baking powder, salt, and any mix-ins if you decide to vary the recipe a little. My suggestions for mix-ins are below, in the "Variations" section. Always use fresh baking powder, soda, and other leavening agents when called for to produce the best rise.
Equipment
You'll of course need a bread machine for this recipe. For slicing and storing, here are the items I recommend and love using. They will make serving easy and keep your bread fresh for as long as possible.
- Bread knife: this Calphalon bread knife is my favorite.
- Bread box: to keep the bread stored in optimal conditions. I love Laura's Green Kitchen boxes.
- Bread bag: Plastic bread bags are good for everyday or if you want a disposable option. Reusable cloth bags are eco-friendly and great for gifting during the holidays.
Instructions
Making pumpkin bread in a bread machine requires just a few easy steps. Before making it, make sure to read the full section of tips below to get it perfect.
- Spray the bread pan with olive oil or grease with butter. Add all ingredients to the pan in the order listed (for Cuisinart bread makers). For other brands, check your manual for the right order to add ingredients.
- Secure the bread pan to the bread machine. Plug it in and set to the "quick bread/cake" cycle. Choose the 2 pound loaf option and crust color preference. Press start. *If your machine does not have a quick bread cycle, check your manual for the comparable setting.
- The machine will begin mixing. This takes about 5 minutes. While it's mixing, scrape flour on the sides into the batter using a spatula. *When done mixing, you should also remove the paddle. Doing so will make the bread easier to remove when it's done. Cuisinart machines will beep when the mixing stage is done as a reminder to do this. If you forget, the paddle can be removed once the bread has cooled.
- When the baking cycle is complete, unplug the bread maker and wait 10 minutes. Then transfer bread to a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour. Carefully remove the kneading paddle if you haven't done so and cut into approximately 12 slices.
And that's all there is to it! Now relax and enjoy your super tasty bread machine pumpkin bread!
Variations for This Recipe
Make this basic pumpkin bread even more delicious by adding:
- Cranberries: give it a tangy, fruity taste by adding dried cranberries.
- Walnuts: make pumpkin walnut bread by adding chopped walnuts to the batter and/or the top.
- Pecans: pumpkin pecan bread? Yes, please!
- Chocolate: white, dark, or milk chocolate chips will create an even sweeter bread- and what doesn't taste better with a little chocolate?
Add ½ to 1 cup of any of the above mix-ins to the batter or the top of the loaf. If adding to the batter, put them into the bread machine last. If adding to the top of the loaf, wait until the bread has started to bake so they do not sink to the bottom of the batter.
Tips
- This recipe was tested using Cuisinart bread machines. Other brands may require you to add the ingredients in an order different than listed here. This doesn't mean you can make pumpkin bread in a different machine. You just need to make sure to check your manual for the correct order to add them.
- Choose the correct bread machine setting for your brand. This pumpkin bread is a quick bread and should use the "quick bread" cycle for machines that have it. Some bread makers label this as "quick bread/cake" or just "cake". Check your manual to identify which setting is used to make quick breads.
- Always add the ingredients to the bread pan while it is out of the bread machine and the bread machine is unplugged. Once the ingredients are in the pan, secure it to the bread machine, then plug it in.
- While it's mixing, scrape the sides of the bread pan to incorporate any excess flour into the batter.
- To avoid having to scrape flour off the sides of the bread pan or to prevent any flour clumps from not mixing in thoroughly, you can premix the ingredients. However, this adds an extra step and an extra dirty bowl to clean.
- Don't be tempted to open the lid while it's baking! This can impact whether the bread becomes fully cooked at the end of the cycle. Most bread machines have a window that you can peek through, so use this instead. If you can't see the bread clearly, wait until it's finished.
- When it's done, remove the bread pan from the machine and let it rest for 10 minutes. Keep the bread in the pan during these 10 minutes. Then remove it carefully and let completely cool on a wire rack. Use oven mitts when handling the bread pan, as it will be very hot!
The correct ratio of oil, eggs and pumpkin puree to flour will make a perfectly moist bread. Always use a trusted recipe. If the ratio is off, you'll end up with bread that is either too dry or too soggy.
Pumpkin quick bread can be refrigerated. It will last for about 7 stays in an airtight container.
How To Store and Freeze
At room temperature: for up to 3 days, covered (see above tips in "Equipment" section).
In the fridge: for up to 7 days in an airtight container or bag.
In the freezer: for up to 6 months in an airtight bag. Cut into slices before freezing for quicker defrosting.
Reheat in the toaster, oven, or microwave until warm.
Enjoy!
Recipe
Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread - Quick Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup crushed walnuts optional
Instructions
- Spray the bread pan with olive oil or grease with butter. Add all ingredients to the pan in the order listed (for Cuisinart bread makers). For other brands, check your manual for the right order to add ingredients (see notes).
- Secure the bread pan to the bread machine. Plug it in and set to the "quick bread/cake" cycle. Choose the 2 pound loaf option and crust color preference. Press start. *If your machine does not have a quick bread cycle, check your manual for the comparable setting.
- The machine will begin mixing. This takes about 5 minutes. While it's mixing, scrape flour on the sides into the batter using a spatula. *When done mixing, you should also remove the paddle. Doing so will make the bread easier to remove when it's done. Cuisinart machines will beep when the mixing stage is done as a reminder to do this. If you forget, the paddle can be removed once the bread has cooled.
- When the baking cycle is complete, unplug the bread maker and wait 10 minutes. Then transfer bread to a wire rack to cool for at least 1 hour. Carefully remove the kneading paddle and cut into approximately 12 slices.
Treasa
My bread machine doesn't have the "quick bread" option. What would you suggest? (Mine is West Bend, older model)
Kristina
Hey there! I took a look at the machine you have, and the settings are intended for yeast breasts and all have a lengthy rise time. This makes them not ideal to use for a quick bread. There are 2 options. 1 is to use the bread machine to mix and knead only and then transfer the dough to a loaf pan and bake it in the oven for about 45-60 minutes. The second is to skip the bread machine altogether and make it by hand (easiest). Making it by hand will take no time at all! You can mix the dry ingredients together, then combine them with the wet ingredients and bake it in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes (adding the walnuts to the top after about 15 minutes).