My Go To Gluten Free + Vegan Pumpkin Bread
I have made so many things gluten free + vegan over the Years. Some have been a challenge- others came easily to me. This one funny enough was a bit of a challenge. Only because pumpkin puree is a heavy ingredient..and it really weighs a baked good down. Eggs counteract that and help keep things fluffier.
Don’t get me wrong this bread is moist & somewhat dense still- but in the way it SHOULD be. Its pretty perfect If you ask me. It took about 4 tries but I got it to the finish line & I’m so happy to add it to the growing collection of pumpkin recipes here in the club!
This is a great recipe to make & enjoy for breakfast in the morning, or if you have a smaller or single household you can make it, slice it then freeze it to pull out a little at a time. I enjoy it with a smear of butter!
Just like the famous Starbucks pumpkin loaf I opted to keep things simple. I didn’t add any extra mix in ingredients & I topped the bread with chopped pumpkin seeds. Sometimes simple really is best! However- I included some ideas and the amount of mix in’s that can be added. So if you want to dump in some cranberries, pumpkin seeds, pecans, walnuts or even diced candied ginger- by all means GO FOR IT! <3
Make it however you love your pumpkin bread the most!
Bobs red mill double acting baking powder:
This baking powder is my ride or die and has been for years. I wont touch any other brand at this point. Why? It doesn't have that terrible metallic aftertaste & so I can get away with using a bit more of it than I would other brands.
But what if you have a corn allergy? In that case don’t fret looking for a baking powder that is listed as “double acting” and use whatever works for you & your allergy needs. Yes double acting has a bit more oomph to it- but don’t stress. Your baked goods will still turn out great. You can always add a tsp of acid (like lemon juice or vinegar) to most baked goods (including this one) to help activate the baking powder further!
King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
This flour is wonderful for muffins, scones, pancakes and cookies! Its really affordable and can be found in most grocery stores these days. I normally just order it on amazon.
Using other gluten free all purpose flour blends
The bad news is that there isn’t truly a gluten free measure for measure flour or cup for cup. Its a marketing ploy. There are blends that work decent in place but never exactly. Each and every blend is totally different. For example I LOVE better batter (and lovingly refer to it as a gluten free bread flour!) - but in this recipe it would make for cookies that do not spread.. I chose King Arthur as its lower in gum and therefore I knew my cookies would end up with the perfect texture.
So of course you are welcome to experiment. But please keep in mind that there are no guarantees. Any change means the recipe will change. I opted to use King Arthur as I think its the easiest gluten free flour blend to come by these days (including outside of the US!)
The GO TO Gluten Free + Vegan Pumpkin Bread
