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Blogging With Friends – Aunt Rose’s Pumpkin Bread

October 1, 2016 by admin 21 Comments

Our absolute favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe from our Aunt Rose.

Aunt Rose's Pumpkin Bread Recipe on www.theaboutwhatblog.com

We are writing this post from our Great Aunt’s house in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. There are a lot of reasons we love coming to visit her, but one thing we always look forward to is eating her delicious pumpkin bread. It’s the best pumpkin bread, ever!

When we got to her house, we talked her into letting us make pumpkin bread with her, which inspired us to start a new series on our blog. In the future, you’ll see posts under “Blogging with Friends” – you may have seen us mention that on our Instagram.  Our hope for this series is to cook, craft and create with friends and share that stuff with you here on our blog. We’re really excited about this possibility, because we have a lot of really talented friends and family we’d like to introduce you to. 

Making Aunt Rose's Pumpkin Bread

OK, now about that pumpkin bread recipe. We got to work Saturday morning in our Aunt Rose’s beautiful kitchen. Cozy in our PJ’s, making pumpkin bread seemed like the right thing to do.

We went outside to play during the hour the bread cooked. When we returned, we could tell the bread was ready by the amazing smell that filled the house.

Aunt Rose and the Doyle Girls

This may look like a traditional pumpkin bread recipe, but our Aunt has a couple tips and tricks she shared. First, you have to use lots and lots of cinnamon. Seriously, keep adding the cinnamon until it hits that spot that makes your tongue go “Wow!”. Also, it’s hard to resist, but if you want your pumpkin bread to be super moist, wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and then foil, and stick it in the freezer for at least a week.

We know, we know… a week is too long to wait. That’s why this recipe makes three loaves. Eat one now, but freeze the other two for later. You won’t be disappointed, we promise.

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If you don’t have a favorite pumpkin bread recipe, and even if you do, this will be your new groove. Seriously, give it a try today!

Aunt Rose's Pumpkin Bread Recipe Card

kellys-thoughts

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Taste: Mmmmm! It tastes just like Starbucks Pumpkin Bread, but so much better. I really think the cinnamon makes all the difference.

Looks: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. It’s nothing fancy, but tastes so good!

ellas-thoughts

Level of Difficulty: Medium (the bowl was kind of heavy when pouring it into the loaf pans)

Taste: It’s delicious because my Aunt Rose’s pumpkin bread has always been my favorite food!

Looks: I think it’s pretty how the light reflects off the top of the bread. That shows you how moist it is inside.

guest-thoughts

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Taste: I like it because it’s so moist and it has a lot (ALOT) of cinnamon in it!

Looks: I think it looks like rich, delicious pumpkin bread.

Aunt Rose's Pumpkin Bread
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 20 mins
 
A moist, rich and extra delicious pumpkin bread recipe!
Author: Rose Ludeke
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 3 loaves
Ingredients
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3⅓ cups flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 Tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Combine sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each one. Add vanilla.
  3. Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with water to egg/sugar/oil mixture.
  5. Mix in pumpkin and combine until well incorporated.
  6. Pour into 3 well greased and floured 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
  7. Bake in preheated over for 1 hour.
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We wanted to take a quick minute to thank you all for your comments on our very first blog post. We’re so excited for this adventure, but especially now with all the support and kindness shown to us. Thank you!!

Filed Under: Blogging with Friends, bread, Recipes Tagged With: blogging with friends, dessert, food, pumpkin, quick bread, recipe

Comments

  1. Becca at It's Yummi says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I love cinnamon, so I am sure that it’s just as delicious as it looks! Also, if I have to wait a week to eat delicious pumpkin bread, I may go crazy, so it’s awesome that this recipe makes 3 loaves!

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  2. Sandra says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    I love recipes that are past down. You are lucky to have your Aunt Rose❤️

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  3. Kennedy Essmiller says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Pumpkin bread is my favorite fall treat!! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Brianna Goss says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Excited to try this!

    Reply
  5. Haley @ The Girly Girl Cooks says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Yum! I’ve actually never made pumpkin bread before, but now I do! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Great tips 🙂

    Reply
  6. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    October 1, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    You’re making my mouth water because I love pumpkin bread!

    Reply
  7. Dad says

    October 1, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Looks great, I’m wondering if any will be coming home…

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    • admin says

      October 1, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      We have a loaf wrapped up to bring home…we’ll see if it actually makes it there.

      Reply
  8. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    October 1, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    This is the best! I love pumpkin bread and would love to try your Aunt Rose’s recipe!

    Reply
  9. Maria says

    October 1, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I agree, lots of cinnamon is a MUST! Come bake cookies with me anytime. You can pick your color of mixer:)

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  10. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    October 1, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I love your tip about freezing the bread to keep it moist. You girls sure do make a good looking pumpkin bread.

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  11. Katrina says

    October 1, 2016 at 10:39 pm

    Ooh, looks perfect. Love that much cinnamon!

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  12. Ana says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    Congratulations on your first blog post! May this adventure be fun and successful! I do have a favorite pumpkin bread recipe, but I will give this one a try – you can’t go wrong with a family recipe. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    October 2, 2016 at 3:33 am

    Yummmmm… looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Sandy @ ReluctantEntertainer says

    October 2, 2016 at 8:36 am

    You girls are so lucky to have an Aunt Rose! I love this recipe, I can’t wait to make it!!

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  15. Aggie says

    October 2, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I’m all about the cinnamon!!

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  16. Les in NE says

    October 2, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    My husband is not a fan of pumpkin, but I love it (as does my dog, Annie!). This recipe sound fantastic, so maybe I’ll make it and take some to share with my co-workers. Or… maybe I’ll just enjoy the whole thing by myself (not in one day, of course!). 🙂

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  17. Jett Whitfield says

    October 4, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Yum!! Can’t wait to try this! Great job on your blog!!

    Reply
  18. Victoria says

    October 17, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I’m intrigued by the amount of cinnamon! Yum! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe soon 🙂

    Reply

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