Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan with gluten-free flour.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and xanthan gum.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Stir in chopped nuts, if desired.

6. 6

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.

8. 8

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.