Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Pecans

Makes 1 large loaf

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for pan at room temperature

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 cups pumpkin puree

• 1 cup whole milk

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon ground cloves

• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

• 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a large loaf pan and set aside.

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Set aside.

• In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugars until combined. Add the eggs and mix for 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree and milk. Mix for an additional 2 minutes. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix until combined. Stir in the orange zest and the pecans.

• Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and place in the oven. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and serve.