A classic bread with pumpkin and spices and chocolate chips
We aren’t even half way through September and I’m already making things with pumpkin. But in my defense I have to tell you that I HATED pumpkin growing up ~ or at least I thought I did. I never really tried it. So I don’t know how I can say I hated something when I was too afraid to even swallow it.
But pumpkin, much to my surprise, doesn’t TASTE the way it SMELLS if that makes any sense. It’s a very mild, nice, lovely flavor. It’s not overpowering like I always imagined it would be.
Our bread recipe today is made with both unbleached white whole wheat flour and whole wheat flour. It adds a nice depth so the bread isn’t as light as you might expect. It is heavy and filling and very satisfying.
There are 2 unexpected ingredients that make this bread so good. The first is orange juice and the second is Greek yogurt. Both give this bread moisture and flavor so do not expect a dry bread at all. It is beyond moist and delicious!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Cup Unbleached White Flour
- 3/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
WET INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Organic Large Eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 Cups Organic Pumpkin (or just use the whole can)
- 1/4 Cup Organic Orange Juice
- 3/4 Cup Organic Cane Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Organic Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Greek Whole Yogurt
- 1/2 Cup Mini (or reg) Chocolate Chips (dusted in flour)
Instructions
- Sift the dry ingredients into a large sized bowl
- Combine the wet ingredients (minus the chocolate chips) in a medium bowl – add the wet to the dry and whisk together. Fold in the chocolate chips (if desired)
- Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or coat with oil using a paper towel – add the batter
- Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes. Check after 55 min by inserting a knife directly in the middle. The bread is done when the knife comes out clean
Recipe Source: HappilyUnprocessed.com
I used all organic ingredients when possible when making this recipe and hope you do too! 🙂
Yummy. The taste that I’m looking for.
★★★★★