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Fall Bread Recipes

Cozy up with these five delicious fall bread recipes that bring the tastes of autumn into your kitchen, including classic pumpkin bread and sweet potato bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bread Ingredients
  • 1 can canned pumpkin Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda Ensure freshness.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin spice Or substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional, for added sweetness.
Banana Pecan Bread Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe bananas Mashed.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast for best flavor.
Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread Ingredients
  • 1 cup diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar For swirl mixture.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Adjust to taste.
Sweet Potato Bread Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes Cooked and cooled.
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Cranberry Orange Bread Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Rinse before using.
  • 1 tbsp orange zest For added flavor.

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients along with any specific add-ins for each type of bread.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
  7. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Experiment with different add-ins like nuts and chocolate for variations. Store bread at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.