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Pumpkin bread needs no bells and whistles.

Make no mistake, while our recipe is very easy, it yields something wonderfully delicious.

Learn how to make pumpkin bread.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread sliced and ready to serve

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Thick, velvety, and rich with pumpkin flavor, baking with Libby’s always brings success.

The whole loaf also makes a great gift.

Why This Recipe Gets Rave Reviews

You don’t have to take our word for it.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread ingredients

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I like that it uses a whole can of pumpkin rather than 1 cup like most recipes.

What am I going to do with the leftover pumpkin if I only use 1 cup?

This is very moist and the perfect sweetness."

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread lining the pans with parchment paper

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Kari Jessop said, “Easy to make, rave reviews.

Whats not to love?

Definitely follow the parchment paper advice, came out of the pan beautifully.”

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread whisking together the dry ingredients

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Directions

Prepare oven and loaf pans:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease and line 2 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans with parchment paper; set aside.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread whisking together the wet ingredients

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Add dry ingredients, and mix until incorporated and no pockets of flour remain.

Add batter to loaf pans:

Divide batter evenly between prepared loaf pans.

Allow to cool completely in pan before removing and slicing.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread adding the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture

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It should also spring back to the touch.

Pumpkin bread can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or served straight out of the refrigerator.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread dividing the batter between the pans

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Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread baked in pans

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