Brilliant orange slices of pumpkin bread dusted with powdered sugar. Toasted pumpkin seeds are scattered atop, imbuing a delightful rustic charm. It's elegantly positioned on a clean, white platter, surrounded by little decorative pumpkins and autumn leaves for the perfect seasonal aesthetic.

American Harvest Pumpkin Bread

Name: American Harvest Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, 1.5 cup homemade preferred but canned is acceptable; white sugar, 1 cup; brown sugar, 0.5 cup; vanilla extract, 2 tsp; all-purpose flour, 2 cups; baking powder, 1 tsp; baking soda, 1/2 tsp; salt, 1/2 tsp; pumpkin spice, 1 tsp; eggs, 2 large; vegetable oil, 1/2 cup; milk, 1/2 cup; toasted pumpkin seeds, 3 tbsp for garnishing; powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 01, 2025

Our feature ingredient today is pumpkin, a symbol of fall and harvest time, and an American staple offering a sweet and earthy taste. This bread encapsulates its delectable flavor while remaining moist and light. The added crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds gives an exciting texture that's a joy to bite into!

Ingredients (for 4)

Pumpkin puree - 1.5 cup - homemade preferred but canned is acceptable
White sugar - 1 cup
Brown sugar - 0.5 cup
Vanilla extract - 2 tsp
All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Pumpkin spice - 1 tsp
Eggs - 2 - large
Vegetable oil - 1/2 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Toasted pumpkin seeds - 3 tbsp - for garnishing
Powdered sugar - - for sprinkling

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍞

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Step 2 - 🎃🥣🥄

In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Step 3 - 🥣🌾🧂

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice together.
Step 4 - 🥚🥛🌪️

Beat eggs into the pumpkin mixture one at a time, then slowly add the oil and milk until smooth. Gradually combine the dry and wet mixtures until just blended.
Step 5 - 🍞🥣🔽

Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Step 6 - ⏲️🔥🍞

Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Step 7 - ⏲️🍞🆒

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8 - ✨🎃🍞

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.

Additional

This bread can be customizable according to taste. You can add nuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips for a unique flavor profile. Additionally, kids can help with easy tasks such as whisking the ingredients and sprinkling the sugar.