Name: Einkorn Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, einkorn (400 g); 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp nutmeg; 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 4 eggs; 2/3 cup water; 1 cup oil; 2 cups pumpkin puree, homemade or canned

Jump to Recipe

A fall favorite in our home, this einkorn pumpkin bread recipe is bursting with just the right amount of spice and moist pumpkin puree. A truly delicious quick bread and one the entire family will be asking for all season long!

closeup of einkorn pumpkin bread in a cast iron loaf pan with orange and white pumpkins in the background

As the outdoor temperature gets lower, we have started lighting the fire to warm our home and bask in its comforting glow.

Cooler weather calls for fall baking and snuggling up next the fire with some soothing hot tea and moist pumpkin bread.

Year round you can find me in the kitchen with a wooden spoon in my hand and an apron around my waist. But there is something about fall that makes time spent in the kitchen that much more enjoyable. Perhaps it is the delectable notes of cinnamon and nutmeg that course throughout our home as this pumpkin bread bakes to perfection.

Summertime is all about using up farm fresh eggs, like in this crustless broccoli cheddar quiche, but fall is all about pumpkins and I am all for it!

With pumpkins being abundant in the fall season, let us put them to good use with all of the pumpkin recipes! Whether you have homegrown pumpkins from the garden or store bought canned pumpkin puree, this recipe is perfect with either.

A true staple during the fall and winter months, we are trading in our cast iron skillets for cast iron loaf pans with this einkorn pumpkin bread recipe. Not only is it delicious, it’s also a great way to make your home smell incredible and feel extra cozy this fall!

pumpkin bread with einkorn flour sitting on a green and white plaid handmade potholder with pumpkins and greenery in background. text reads "einkorn pumpkin bread - the bluebonnet farmhouse"

This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, see my disclosures here.

Much like our family’s favorite banana bread, this pumpkin bread is a quick einkorn bread recipe. Both of which are great ways to bake a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat without any additional prep work or proofing.

Quick bread recipes are the best for breakfast because I can easily get it in the oven and go about homeschool and morning chores while it bakes.

Why Choose an Ancient Grain such as Einkorn?

Even though this delicious pumpkin bread is made with all-purpose einkorn flour, it can be made with regular flour as well.

We simply choose to use einkorn for the many benefits it provides such as higher protein, lower carbohydrates, rich vitamins and minerals, in addition to its digestibility.

Einkorn, also known as nature’s original wheat, has never been hybridized and is wheat in its purest form. Because of this, it is easier to digest than modern wheat and can be a great option for those with gluten sensitivities as it has a very weak gluten structure.

closeup of moist pumpkin bread slices with loaf on a cooling rack next to a small white pumpkin

My favorite source for einkorn flour is Jovial Foods. Their einkorn is grown in Italy and is glyphosate free. The also offer a variety of einkorn pastas, wheat berries, and what is arguably the best olive oil in existence.

If ordering from Amazon, it is recommended to order from the seller Healthy Pantry. Jovial has partnered with them to ensure fresh products and fair pricing.

If you are new to einkorn, I highly recommend Carla’s cookbook to learn more about this precious grain and how to use it.

Use this holiday season as an opportunity to introduce this ancient grain to your family and friends with some homemade pumpkin bread with einkorn flour! Pair it with some handmade potholders for a thoughtful, yet inexpensive, Christmas gift idea.

pumpkin bread in a cast iron loaf pan being held with green and white handmade potholders

Why You Will Love this Recipe:

The best, moist texture with delicious notes of pumpkin spice!
Can be made with regular all-purpose flour or einkorn flour.
A quick bread that can be made in advance and frozen without sacrificing taste or texture!

Tips:

Feel free to throw in some chocolate chips like you would with banana bread – it’s delicious and kid approved!
Generously grease or butter the loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking at all.
Maximize your efforts with this two loaf recipe and freeze the second loaf for later! Refer to freezing instructions below.
Bake before any guests arrive and your house will smell amazing!

moist einkorn pumpkin bread loaf with slices on a cooling rack with orange and white pumpkins in the background

Kitchen Tools:

8×4-inch loaf pans (cast iron or glass)
Medium and large mixing bowl
Sifter – if you don’t have a sifter, you can use a colander and whisk.
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Cooling rack

You can find all our favorite kitchen items here.

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

Flour – any all-purpose flour will work, but we choose to use einkorn.

Sugar

Baking Soda

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Cinnamon

Nutmeg – This one is optional, but we love us some nutmeg and choose to add in a little extra.

Salt – We love to buy this one in bulk – it is our absolute favorite for purity, taste, and naturally occurring minerals.

Wet Ingredients:

Pumpkin Puree – Can be homemade or canned pumpkin.

Eggs

Oil – Can be avocado, coconut, or any other healthy oil. I love to use this one for baking purposes. I would advise against olive oil for this recipe as it is not neutral flavored.

Water

Full recipe available in recipe card below.

pumpkin bread with einkorn flour sitting on a waffle texture tea towel with pumpkins and pine cone evergreen garland in the background

How to Make Einkorn Pumpkin Bread:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease two loaf pans with coconut oil or butter.

Sift together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices – in a large bowl.

dry ingredients - flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices - sifted together in a glass bowl with a Bromwell hand crank sifter and pine cone evergreen garland

In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients – pumpkin, eggs, oil, and water.

wet ingredients - eggs, oil, water, and pumpkin puree - mixed together in a glass bowl pictured with a whisk, pumpkin, and garland

Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and whisk together.

dry and wet ingredients mixed together in a large glass mixing bowl with a whisk

Pour batter and divide between the two prepared loaf pans.

einkorn pumpkin bread batter divided evenly and poured into two cast iron loaf pans

Bake for about 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Let sit in the loaf pans for about 15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Printable recipe available below!

Storage:

Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container. Best if enjoyed within 5 days.

How to Freeze Einkorn Pumpkin Bread:

Since this recipe makes two loaves, it is the perfect opportunity to freeze one for later!

Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.

The easiest way to freeze pumpkin bread is by slicing the whole loaf and dividing each piece with non-toxic parchment paper before placing in a freezer bag. This allows you to easily remove only the amount you need.

Simply take out the desired number of slices, toast them in the toaster oven, and enjoy!

closeup of how to freeze pumpkin bread with slices divided by parchment paper and loaf in the background

FAQ:

Is this pumpkin bread dairy free?

By using oil, it not only makes this recipe incredibly moist, but dairy free as well!

How many loaves does this pumpkin bread recipe make?

This recipe makes two loaves suitable for one can of pumpkin puree. You could reduce the recipe down to one loaf, but why get half the reward for the same amount of effort! Bake two at once so you can have one now and freeze one for later.

Can you freeze pumpkin bread?

Absolutely! This einkorn pumpkin bread freezes beautifully and does not sacrifice taste or texture. Refer to the instructions above for my favorite way to freeze pumpkin bread.

More Farmhouse Breakfast Recipes:

Find more of our family’s favorite einkorn recipes here!

I am thrilled this family favorite has found its way into your kitchen! I would love to hear from you! Simply tag me on social media or leave a much appreciated comment below.