Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. The cool, crisp, breathable air is a welcome relief from the heat and humidity we experience during the dog days of Summer.
Summer has it’s benefits, mind you, but it’s always a pleasure to move out of the heat and transition to beautiful clear skies, dropping temperatures, and falling leaves. It’s also a great time to get back in the not-so-hot kitchen and bake.
Baking is one of my favorite pastimes, and one of my favorite ingredients to bake with during this season is pumpkin.
What is it about pumpkins?
Pumpkins belong to the squash family. They are typically treated like vegetables, but they are actually fruit. Who knew?
They are so versatile. I love their color, shape and the fact that they grow on vines. I’ve grown pumpkins before, and the vines took over my yard, but it was pretty cool watching them grow.
I’ve used pumpkins in soups, cookies, roasted with root vegetables and even carved them for Halloween. However, I think my favorite way to enjoy them is in pumpkin bread.
I’ve made many different types of pumpkin breads over the years so I decided to round them up and showcase them together. The list continues to grow as I discover more creative and delicious ways to incorporate pumpkin into breads.
Favorite Pumpkin Breads by Category
I invite you to enjoy some of my favorite pumpkin breads by category: bagels, pizza, quick breads, rolls, scones, sourdough, sweet breads, and yeast breads.
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