Delicious Dutch Oven Pumpkin Bread
There’s something special about baking bread in the fall. The warm spices, the rich pumpkin flavor, and the comforting smell filling the kitchen make this dutch oven pumpkin bread feel like true autumn comfort.
This recipe is simple, reliable, and perfect for home bakers who want a cozy loaf without complicated steps. The dutch oven helps create an evenly baked bread with a soft interior and a beautifully golden crust.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Bread
Soft and moist texture
Warm autumn spices
Easy, no-stress recipe
Perfect for fall mornings or cozy evenings
Bakes beautifully in a dutch oven
Ingredients
1½ cups pumpkin puree2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar (white or brown)
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
How to Make Dutch Oven Pumpkin Bread
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease your dutch oven or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and sugar until smooth.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 4: Make the Batter
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 45–50 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool
Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with butterEnjoy with coffee or tea
Lightly toast slices for breakfast
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 daysRefrigerate for up to 5 days
Freeze sliced bread for up to 2 months
Final Thoughts
This dutch oven pumpkin bread is everything you want in an autumn bake — soft, warmly spiced, and comforting. It’s easy enough for beginners and cozy enough to become a seasonal favorite.
Delicious Dutch Oven Pumpkin Bread
The Dutch Oven Pumpkin Bread is a cozy fall favorite with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Equipment
Dutch Oven
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients gently.
- Bake until golden.
