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High Altitude Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread high altitude - the image shows a freshly baked loaf of bread on a wooden cutting board. the bread appears to be golden brown in color and has a crumbly texture. it is sitting on a dark countertop with a vase of yellow flowers in the background. the cutting board is made of dark wood and is placed next to the bread. the background is blurred, but it seems to be a kitchen countertop.

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread perfectly adapted for high altitude baking, featuring warm spices and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and oil mixture, whisking well after each addition.
Stir in the canned pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bread out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.