Harvest Spice Quick Bread


Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Category: Bread

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Notes After Making

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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups (198g) white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) neutral oil
  • 1 cup (240g) sourdough starter discard, optional
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup (230g) pumpkin puree
  • 1½ cups (200g) shredded apple, zucchini, or carrot
  • 1½ cups (200g) shredded carrot, zucchini, or apple
  • 4 tablespoons milk, if needed

Optional Add-ins

  • 2 cups (260g) chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, sourdough starter (if using), eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, shredded fruits/vegetables, and milk if needed.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in walnuts, pecans, or raisins if using.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared loaf pans.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool in pans for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing.

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Jessica’s Notes

Prep Ahead:

  • Bake ahead and allow to cool completely before storing.
  • Flavor improves after sitting overnight as the spices develop.

Storage:

  • Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week for longer freshness.

Freezer-friendly:

  • Freeze whole loaves or individual slices for up to 3 months.
  • Wrap tightly and thaw at room temperature.

Variations:

  • Add 1 cup chocolate chips.
  • Swap pumpkin puree for applesauce for a lighter fruit bread.
  • Add orange zest for a bright fall flavor.
  • Use pecans instead of walnuts for a sweeter, buttery flavor.
  • Skip sourdough discard if desired. 

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