I can’t even begin to describe this pumpkin bread without my mouth watering. It’s both sweet and savory. Doughy on the inside with a crunchy crust. Topped with pockets of creaminess and bursts of spice. It’s everything! This savory pumpkin bread is flavored with cracked black pepper, fresh goat’s cheese and a hint of ginger. This quick bread has the perfect balance of flavors to complement a variety of spreads, salads and soups.

Is it a sweet or a savory pumpkin bread?

Well this is where it gets interesting. It’s meant to be eaten alongside a savory dish because of the umami toppings. BUT! The bread itself is made with sugar and pumpkin to complement the spicy cracked pepper and tart goat’s cheese. It’s truly the perfect taste bud pleaser with a perfect balance of sweet and salty and hint of spice to tickle the tongue.

2 Bowls 2 Spoons

Okay so you don’t HAVE to only use two bowls and two spoons, but for the easy peasy no mess lovers, this recipe can be made with only 2 medium sized bowls, 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients in two separate bowls, fold them together and voila, time to bake.

Aside from this bread being delicious, it’s also healthy without even trying! It’s made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, olive oil and yogurt.

The dry ingredients are: all-purpose flour, oat flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, black pepper and salt.

The wet ingredients are: plain greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs and pumpkin purée

The pureed pumpkin makes this loaf extremely moist. Before putting it in the oven, it’s topped with cracked pepper, crumbled goat’s cheese, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

Aside from this bread being delicious, it’s also healthy without even tying! It’s made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, olive oil and yogurt.

Texture Tips

The texture of this quick bread is doughy and tender without being too dense. It cuts perfectly with no crumbling and it stands up well to thick spreads and creamy soups.

• To release air bubbles and assure that the batter is evenly distributed in the loaf pan, tap the pan several times against the counter.
• It is common to end up with a very dense loaf. You might notice gluey streaks running through the bread. To avoid this mix the wet and dry ingredients only until combined! If you over mix, the gluten in the flour develops which results in a dense texture.
• Baking the loaf on a lower heat for a longer amount of times allows the loaf to cook through without burning the crust or the seeds. What makes this crust amazing is that it is slightly crunchy but not burnt, which can easily happen since these types of breads take so long to bake. Also, the seeds toast but don’t become bitter.

How to best enjoy this savory pumpkin bread?

• spread cream cheese or goats cheese on a thick slice
• spread hummus and sprinkle with extra seeds
• top with chicken salad or tuna salad, try Neiman Marcus’ famous chicken salad
• serve with hot soup dolloped with crème fraiche
• toast with a pad of melted butter
• serve along side a beautiful vegetable salad
• have it for breakfast with scrambled or over easy eggs

In case it isn’t clear, the possibilities are endless!

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