Pumpkin and Sage Bread (Printable View)

Warm bread featuring pumpkin, fresh sage, and spices for comforting autumn flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
07 - 1 cup brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup olive oil

→ Aromatics

10 - 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together canned pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, blend all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Add chopped fresh sage and fold in with a spatula until just distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Place in the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For optimal texture, ensure not to overmix the batter, and allow the loaf to cool fully before slicing.

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