Bread Maker Pumpkin Bread is your ticket to enjoying the warm, comforting flavors of fall! Use your bread machine to create a moist loaf with pumpkin spice flavor. Simply toss in a few simple ingredients, press a button, and let your bread machine do the work.
If you love bread machine recipes, check out our Bread Machine Zucchini Bread and Bread Maker Banana Bread too!
Pumpkin spice is one of my person favorite fall flavors. If you love it also, see our Pumpkin Scones and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread for more!
Why You'll Love This Bread Maker Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This easy bread machine pumpkin bread recipe is about to become your new fall baking go-to! In no time, your kitchen will be filled with the inviting aroma of pumpkin and spices, and you'll be rewarded with a perfect loaf of pumpkin bread ready for slicing and savoring.
- Effortlessly Delicious: This recipe is all about convenience! Let your bread machine do the heavy lifting while you relax and enjoy the delicious pumpkin spice aroma filling your kitchen.
- Moist and Flavorful: This recipe yields a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf packed with the essence of fall thanks to pumpkin puree and warm spices.
- Perfect for Busy Schedules: This recipe is a lifesaver for busy schedules. Just a few minutes of prep work and your bread machine takes care of the rest.
Ingredients Overview
This Bread Maker Pumpkin Bread recipe relies on a blend of pantry staples and pumpkin puree to create a quick and easy fall treat:
- All-Purpose Flour: The base of the bread, providing structure and a satisfying rise.
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Leavening agents that help the bread rise and become light and fluffy.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the bread brown beautifully.
- Canned Pumpkin Purée: The star of the show! Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best results.
- Eggs: Binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb.
- Melted Butter: Contributes richness and flavor.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: A warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves that captures the essence of fall. (Optional: Vanilla extract for an extra flavor boost). I have a great pumpkin pie spice seasoning recipe that is much more flavorful than a store bought blend!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions for this recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make This Bread Maker Pumpkin Bread
Simply toss in a few simple ingredients, press a button, and let your bread machine work its magic.
In a short time, your kitchen will be filled with the heavenly aroma of pumpkin and warm spices, and you'll be rewarded with a perfect loaf of pumpkin bread ready for slicing and savoring.
Step 1: Spray the bread machine pan with non stick cooking spray, even if it's a non stick pan. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil to the bread machine pan.
Step 2: Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the pan.
Step 3: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices last. It's really important that ingredients go into the bread maker pan in this order: liquid and wet, sugars and flavoring, then the dry ingredients last.
Step 4: Select the quick bread cycle and press start. If your machine doesn't have a quick bread setting, use the fast basic bread program.
When the bread machine cycle is complete, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Enjoy slices of pumpkin bread for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Toast slices of pumpkin bread and top them with butter, cream cheese, or maple syrup for an extra treat.
Warm a slice of pumpkin bread and serve it à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful fall dessert.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this recipe.
- Nutty Delight: Add ½ cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for a delightful textural contrast and extra flavor.
- Chocolate Chip Surprise: Fold in ½ cup of your favorite chocolate chips for a decadent twist.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Tips for Success
Here are a few helpful tips for making this recipe.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best results.
- Make sure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh and active for optimal leavening.
- Don't overmix the batter. A few lumps are perfectly fine!
- If you don't have a bread machine, you can make this pumpkin bread in the oven. Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Pumpkin bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap cooled pumpkin bread tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer-safe bag before freezing.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, canned pumpkin pie filling is not the same as pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling contains sugar and spices, while pumpkin puree is pure pumpkin.
Yes, you can make pumpkin bread in a regular oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can make this pumpkin bread in the oven. Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Quick Bread Recipes
Get the Recipe!
Bread Maker Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 Eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil
- ½ cup Brown sugar light or dark, packed
- ½ cup Sugar granulated
- 1½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cup Flour
- 1½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1½ teaspoon Cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg ground
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves ground
Instructions
- Spray the bread machine pan with non stick cooking spray, even if it's a non stick pan. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil to the bread machine pan.1 cup Pumpkin puree, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Vegetable oil
- Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla to the pan.½ cup Brown sugar, ½ cup Sugar, 1½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices to the pan last.2 cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Cloves, 1½ teaspoon Baking powder
- Select the Quick Bread (or sweet) cycle for 1.5 lb loaf with a medium crust color, and press start.
- When the bread machine cycle is complete, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use real solid pack pumpkin puree.
- Measure all of the ingredients accurately. This will help to ensure that your bread turns out perfectly.
- Always load the bread machine with wet, then sugar, then flour order.
- If you don't have a bread machine, you can make this pumpkin bread in the oven. Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
