Perfect Pumpkin Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan; set aside.

Step 2

Whisk butter and sugar together for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Whisk in mayo, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and ginger until well combined.

Step 4

OPTIONAL STEP: Sift flour, salt and baking powder together to prevent small clumps of flour and/or baking soda from appearing in the bread.

Step 5

Stir in flour, salt and baking soda until just combined.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared pan then bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. You’re not done yet – be sure to read the next step!

Step 7

Tent a large piece of foil over the bread to prevent it from overbrowning then continue cooking for approximately 25-35 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool bread completely in the pan before turning out.