5-minute, 1-bowl pumpkin bread

Though I like the outcome, I don't particularly enjoy the process of baking. I think it's the amount of bowls and utensils and the clean-up. I do love a good one-bowl recipe. You can throw this together while you're making or serving breakfast. It's a great option for a hostess gift or as something to have on hand for unexpected drop-ins at the holidays. Plus, it makes the whole house smell delicious. Just don't forget...it takes almost an hour for this baby to bake!

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5-Minute, 1-Bowl Pumpkin Bread

Very little clean-up and a perfectly pumpkin loaf totally ready in less than an hour. I eyeball the spices and add extra pumpkin pie spice to really amp up the pumpkin-y-ness! You can also add a 1/2 cup of nuts (like walnuts) if you so desire.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (if you have it!)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a loaf pan with baking spray (9x5x3-inch pan). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda. (This is my trick for avoiding the step of sifting!) Add pumpkin, oil, eggs, water, and spices. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon, but do not over-mix. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Turn out of pan onto a rack to let cool. You can also make in a muffin tin, just bake for 20-25 minutes. This recipe doubles easily...but be sure to use an extra large bowl! Of course, you can use your electric mixer, but a free-standing bowl works just as great.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 55 mins Yield: 1 loaf