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Homemade Carrot Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Carrot Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread combines a comforting blend of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla with a tender crumb. The use of simple pantry ingredients and straightforward preparation makes it a great recipe for home bakers seeking a delicious, wholesome treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups shredded carrot
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread once baked.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet carrot mixture. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts. Stir just until all ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to a dense bread.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at around 50 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. This makes slicing easier and cleaner. Once cooled, lift the bread out using the parchment paper and slice to serve.

Notes

  • If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, substitute with additional cinnamon or apple pie spice for a similar flavor profile.
  • Shred carrots using the coarse side of a cheese grater. Peeling is optional if carrots are cleaned thoroughly.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter; mix just until combined to preserve a tender crumb.
  • Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper helps to easily lift the bread out without sticking.
  • Oven temperatures can vary, so check the bread at least 10 minutes before the end of baking time to avoid overbaking.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for best texture and presentation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/homemade-carrot-bread-recipe/