Description

A soft, fragrant loaf made effortlessly in the bread machine, this Pumpkin Pecan Bread captures the cozy flavors of fall with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an autumn snack, it’s an easy homemade bread that feels like a seasonal treat.

Ingredients

For a 1½-pound loaf:

½ cup Whole milk

½ cup Canned pumpkin

1 large Egg, beaten

2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

3 cups Bread flour

3 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed

¾ teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

⅛ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon Active dry yeast or Bread machine yeast

½ cup Pecans, chopped

For a 2-pound loaf:

⅔ cup Whole milk

⅔ cup Canned pumpkin

1 large Egg, beaten

3 tablespoons Unsalted butter

4 cups Bread flour

¼ cup Brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon Salt

¾ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1¼ teaspoons Active dry yeast or Bread machine yeast

¾ cup Pecans, chopped

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Instructions

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Measure ingredients accurately, especially flour—stir before measuring, spoon into the cup, and level off.
Place the kneading blade in the bread machine pan.
Following your machine’s recommended order, add all ingredients to the pan.
Select the BASIC white, LIGHT, bread cycle. Do not use the delayed bake setting due to the milk and eggs.
After about 5 minutes of mixing, open the machine and check the dough. It should form a soft, slightly tacky ball around the kneading blade. Adjust with ½–1 tablespoon water or flour if needed.
Allow the bread machine to complete the full cycle, including kneading, rising, and baking.
When done, remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove for deeper spice flavor.

Mix in 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey for a sweeter loaf.

Fold in mini chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.

Use almond milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.

Add raisins or cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.

Store cooled bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Bread Machine
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of 1½-pound loaf)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg