This delicious sour cream pumpkin bread is an easy, must-make recipe for Fall! The sour cream makes it extra rich and moist, while the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice load the batter with flavor.
Fold flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until no dry streaks remain.
240 grams all purpose flour, 230 grams granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool completely, slice, and enjoy.
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Notes
Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Make sure the only ingredient is pumpkin.Use a kitchen scale to weigh the flour in grams for the best results. If you don't have a scale, fluff up the flour in the bag before scooping into your measuring cup.Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. It'll last a few days longer in the refrigerator but may dry out.Freezing: Let the pumpkin bread cool completely and wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap. Place wrapped pieces in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.