Moist Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
• Pumpkin puree (1 cup)
• Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
• Eggs (2 large)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Ground nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Mix vigorously with a whisk or electric mixer until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can affect the texture of your bread.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the bread towards the end of the baking time to ensure it doesn’t over-bake.
7. Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.