Millet & Pumpkin Bread
Millet & Pumpkin Bread is a delightful fusion of nutty millet and sweet pumpkin, perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. With its golden crust and moist interior, this wholesome bread delivers comfort in every slice. Easy to prepare, it offers a nutritious option packed with flavor, making it suitable for both health-conscious individuals and those looking to indulge. Enjoy it warm with butter or as a delicious snack anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup millet
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Rinse millet under cold water, then boil in two cups of water for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cooked millet.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth; combine with dry ingredients and stir well.
- Pour batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg