Pumpkin bran bread is a delicious and nutritious baked treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is made with a combination of pumpkin puree, bran flakes, and a variety of spices, and can be customized with your favorite add-ins, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect pumpkin bran bread, from selecting the best ingredients to mastering the baking process. You will learn how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and how to create a loaf that is moist and flavorful, with a crispy golden crust.
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PUMPKIN BRAN BREAD
Provided by Beth Harrison
Categories Bread Bake Thanksgiving High Fiber Pumpkin Fall Winter Bon Appétit South Carolina
Yield Makes 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Dust pans with flour. Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; stir to blend well. Whisk eggs, sugar and buttermilk in large bowl. Add dry ingredients; stir to combine. Add pumpkin and oil; stir until blended. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake until tester inserted into center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Let loaves cool 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen loaves, if necessary. Turn out loaves onto racks; cool completely. (Can be made ahead. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature 1 day or freeze up to 1 month.)
PUMPKIN OAT BRAN BREAD OR MUFFINS
Not your typical muffin, but they pack in 5 grams of fiber per muffin and are low calorie/fat. Oh and they taste great too! For even more fiber add the wheat germ. I make double batches and freeze half of them for down the road. Scale recipe back to 12 if you only want to make 1 muffin tray of these.
Provided by Marc Peters
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix Flour, oat bran, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the mix.
- Add to the dry mix: Egg whites, pumpkin, and applesauce; stir until moistened.
- Stir in chopped nuts and raisins.
- Spray muffin tray with cooking spray and pour in batter.
- Cook muffins 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- This recipe can be converted to a loaf if you want, use a loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can buy canned pumpkin puree.
- Be sure to drain the bran cereal well before adding it to the batter. This will help to prevent the bread from being too wet.
- If you don't have any buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary depending on the size and shape of your loaf pan.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin bran bread is a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast food. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and healthy ingredients, pumpkin bran bread is a surefire hit for the whole family.
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