It's that time of year again when the leaves start to turn orange and yellow, the weather starts to cool down, and pumpkin spices start filling up the grocery stores. This bread machine pumpkin bread is the easiest - and one of the most delicious - ways I know to get your pumpkin fix in. You won’t believe how delicious it is.
Yes, fall is officially here! And with autumn comes one of my favorite things to make: pumpkin bread!
This recipe is made in a bread machine, so it's super easy.
Plus, it just tastes so darn good.
This bread maker pumpkin bread will blow your mind - my family couldn’t stop gushing that it is the best pumpkin bread they have ever had.
Once you make pumpkin bread in a bread maker, you may never make it any other way! And when you are done with this one, don't miss my Bread Machine Hamburger Buns and Bread Machine Oat Bread.
Let's Talk Ingredients
I like using a neutral oil for this recipe, like avocado or vegetable oil. Melted and cooled coconut oil or butter will also do the trick if you want a richer flavor. Make sure you’re using pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling!
For the flour, all-purpose flour works perfectly, but a gluten-free blend can be substituted if needed.
Sugar alternatives can change the texture, so use them cautiously. (Just because it says it is a 1:1 sugar alternative, does not mean it works the same in baking!)
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure you read your bread machine's manual and add the ingredients in the order suggested. (I make this in my Zojirushi bread machine.)
- You want to use the setting recommended for quick bread. In my case, it is the cake setting, but some machines have a separate setting for yeast-free bread. Make sure you read the manufacturer's manual for the correct setting.
Getting Your Settings Right
The sweet bread setting is usually used for quick bread that contains sugar, like this pumpkin bread recipe. Some bread machines label this as sweet bread, some quick bread, and others call it a cake setting.
For this recipe, make sure you are using the setting intended for yeast-free bread.
Step by Step
First, start by adding the wet ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order listed: oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and water.
Next, add the dry ingredients to the pan: flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Select the quick bread cycle or dessert program on your bread machine and press start. (This is typically a shorter baking cycle since we aren't using yeast. To make Zojirushi pumpkin bread, use the dessert setting.)
When the bread is done baking, use oven mitts to immediately remove the bread pan from the bread machine.
Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
If desired, make a glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, and then drizzle over the top of the bread.
Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Slice and serve! Enjoy!
Dump-and-Go Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread
Equipment
- Bread Machine
Ingredients
- ½ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- For topping: pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Place the avocado oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt in the bread machine pan in the order listed.
- Place the pan in the bread machine.
- Choose the quick bread or dessert program. (Whatever is intended for quick breads.)
- Press start.
- When the bread is done baking, use oven mitts to immediately remove the bread from the bread machine.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, and then remove from the pan.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack.
- If desired, make a glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the bread and top with pumpkin seeds.
- Slice and enjoy.
Cynthia Johnson says
Made 4 times now and this pumpkin bread is perfection, delicious, the BEST! THANK YOU for a stellar recipe!!
Julie says
I'm this is obvious somewhere but what is the size of this loaf? 1lb, 1.5lb or 2lb?
Don Konrath says
This was my first experiment into sweet breads using my bread maker (cake setting) on mine. It was delicious. I'm definitely adding it to my list of go tos for family get togethers.
Wendy Polisi says
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Don Konrath says
This recipe is delicious. I've made it both in our bread machine and mixed it up in a bowl and then baked in a bread pan in the oven. They both are great and very easy. I like the ease of the bread machine but when taking to a family gathering or gifting it I like the traditional appearance that a bread pan gives. I've been complimented by several family members about how good this is.
Shannon says
Love this bread! Easy to make and SO tasty.
Sami says
I made this yesterday. Followed the instructions etc to the T. When I pulled it out of the bread machine to put it on a serving platter the whole middle was raw. So I had to scrape it back in and put it on bake mode. Cooked for another 45 mins. I’m making it now, but mixed it in a bowl and placed in a bread pan. This way I can check on it throughout the process. I know, I could have checked it through out the process in the machine, but I trusted that process.
Debbie Gillispie says
Hello Wendy,
I wanted to let you know that last night I made your pumpkin bread recipe. I didn't have any pumpkin so I used a can of sweet potatoes and it did and didn't turn out. The center had a wetter consistency do to using the sweet potatoes however, when you tasted it that was a great recipe the taste reminded me of the gingerbread men that Little Debbie sells at Christmas time. It tasted great so, i will use the pumpkin next time. However, we love the gingerbread men so we will also use this to make them and for pumpkin bread too. I was intimidated by my bread machine and after trying a couple of your recipes I am not any more thank you for giving me the confidence to bake once again!
Grandma Debbie Gillispie from Poca, WV
Brittany says
AMAZING is an understatement