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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Tartine Bakery, San Francisco, CA Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, plus |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 cup pumpkin puree, plus |
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree |
1 cup vegetable oil (such as safflower or sunflower) |
1 1/3 cups sugar |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
3 large eggs |
2 tablespoons sugar, for topping |
Directions:
1. **Note, as with all quick breads, make sure not to overmix the batter, or you will end up with a coarse, tough crumb. 2. Preheat oven to 325°; lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. 3. This recipe is easily mixed by stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or by hand with a whisk. 4. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into a mixing bowl; set aside. 5. In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, oil, sugar, and salt on medium speed until well mixed. 6. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until incorporated before adding the next egg. 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. 8. On low speed, add in the flour mixture and beat just until combined. 9. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat on medium speed for 5-10 seconds to make a smooth batter. 10. The batter should have the consistency of a thick puree. 11. Transfer batter into loaf pan; smooth the surface with an offset spatula. 12. Sprinkle evenly with sugar. 13. Bake about 1 hour, or until a cake tester or pick comes out clean. 14. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes, and then invert onto the rack, turn right side up, and let cool completely. 15. Serve at room temperature; will keep at room temperature if well wrapped, for 4 days; in the refrigerator for about 1 week. |
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