📖 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Seriously, don't skip the flouring step, unless you wanna have a pumpkin bread battle later.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the LIBBY’S pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and sugar until well combined. Make sure there aren't any sugar clumps hanging around, it happens.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Pro-tip: if you're feeling fancy, add a pinch of ground ginger too!
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. We're not aiming for perfection, just deliciousness.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Now, if you're feeling extra fancy, sprinkle some chopped walnuts or pepitas on top.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Every oven is different, so start checking around the 50-minute mark.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Resist the urge to cut into it immediately! Patience, my friend, patience.
8. Slice and serve. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream or a cup of hot coffee. Or, you know, just eat it straight up. I won't judge.