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Chef John's Walnut Pumpkin Bread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Chef John's Walnut Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 325 degrees Fahrenheit, or equivalently 165 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a moment to prepare the loaf pan by spraying it with cooking spray, ensuring a non-stick surface for easy removal.
3
Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl until they achieve a light and fluffy consistency, perfect for a tender crumb.
4
Gradually whisk in the eggs one at a time until they are fully incorporated into the mixture, creating a smooth and cohesive texture.
5
In a separate motion, whisk in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Chinese five-spice powder, and allspice until they are fully combined with the other ingredients.
6
Mix in the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until they are just incorporated into the pumpkin mixture, taking care not to overmix.
7
Finally, stir in the chopped walnuts to add texture and depth to your loaf.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and smooth.
9
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that it is fully cooked and ready to be served.