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Bread Machine Pumpkin Pecan Bread Recipe

Bread Machine Pumpkin Pecan Bread Recipe
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This delicious Bread Machine Pumpkin Pecan Bread combines the warm flavors of pumpkin, spices, and toasted pecans for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for autumn or any cozy breakfast or snack. Made easily in your bread machine, it’s a great way to enjoy homemade bread with minimal effort and maximum taste.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 2/3 cup whole milk (for 2-pound loaf)
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (for 2-pound loaf)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for 2-pound loaf)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 4 cups bread flour (for 2-pound loaf)
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or ¼ cup packed brown sugar (for 2-pound loaf)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 1 teaspoon salt (for 2-pound loaf)
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (for 2-pound loaf)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for 2-pound loaf)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast or bread machine yeast (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or 1 ¼ teaspoons yeast (for 2-pound loaf)

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped pecans (for 1 ½-pound loaf) or ¾ cup chopped pecans (for 2-pound loaf)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to promote proper yeast activation and dough consistency. Accurately measure each ingredient. For the flour, stir it first, then spoon into a dry measuring cup and level off to ensure precise measurement.
  2. Add Ingredients to Bread Machine: Place the kneading blade in the bread machine pan. Add the ingredients into the pan in the order suggested by your bread machine’s manufacturer, usually liquids first, then dry ingredients, yeast last can be typical.
  3. Select Bread Cycle: Choose the BASIC white, LIGHT bread cycle on your bread machine. Do not use the delayed bake feature for food safety reasons as this recipe contains perishable ingredients like eggs and pumpkin.
  4. Check Dough Consistency: After 5 minutes of kneading, open the bread machine and lightly touch the dough to assess its consistency. The dough should form a soft ball around the kneading blade. If too dry, add ½ to 1 tablespoon of water at a time; if too wet, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, until the dough reaches the right consistency.
  5. Let Bake and Cool: Allow the bread machine to complete its cycle, baking the loaf fully. Once done, remove the bread from the pan carefully and cool it on a wire rack to prevent sogginess and preserve crust texture.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor and texture.
  • If using active dry yeast, make sure it is fresh for proper rise.
  • Check dough after 5 minutes to avoid dense or overly wet bread.
  • Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

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