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Sour Cream Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4.7 from 93 reviews

This Sour Cream Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for autumn. Combining pumpkin puree with sour cream adds a rich texture, while pumpkin pie spice infuses the bread with warm, cozy flavors. Easy to prepare and wonderfully satisfying, this bread is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 2 cups Pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease two large loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix just until all the flour is moistened; avoid over mixing to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Fill the loaf pans: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool the loaves: After baking, let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the loaves and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • You can substitute melted grapeseed oil or coconut MCT oil for butter, but this may slightly alter the texture and flavor.
  • If using homemade pumpkin puree, ensure it has moisture content similar to canned pumpkin by removing excess liquid for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread texture.
  • Store the bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Keywords: Pumpkin bread, sour cream pumpkin bread, moist pumpkin loaf, pumpkin spice bread, autumn baking