Honey Pumpkin Bread with Island Spice Honey Butter
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, nothing feels more comforting than the flavors of Fall. Pumpkin and spice have long been a classic autumn pairing, but this recipe takes the flavor to a whole new level with the addition of our Island Spice Honey.
Infused with warming notes of cinnamon, ginger and other island-inspired spices, this honey perfectly complements the earthy sweetness of pumpkin. You'll enjoy a moist, tender quick bread that fills your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma while it bakes. An any-time-of-day treat that the whole family loves.
Slice it thick for breakfast with a cup of coffee, enjoy it in the afternoon alongside tea, or serve it as a cozy dessert after dinner. And while it’s delicious all on its own, it is truly incredible when lightly toasted and slathered with a generous spread of Island Spice Honey Butter.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Big Island Bees Island Spice Honey
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup mashed or canned pumpkin
- 2-3 Tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
- Sprinkle of sesame seeds ( optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F
- In a medium bowl, stir together well all the flour, wheat germ, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large heavy sauce pan, melt the butter on low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and the honey with the butter and remove from the heat.
- When cooled down slightly, add the beaten eggs and the pumpkin. Stir well until combined thoroughly.
- Gently stir in half of the dry ingredients. then half the hot water. Add the other half of dry ingredients, then the rest of the hot water, stirring it to a thick smooth batter. Lastly, stir in the nuts.
- Pour into a well greased loaf pan (9 1/2“ x 5 1/2”) and sprinkle with the sunflower seeds over the entire top of the batter. Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds as well. Bake around 50- 60 minutes or until a golden brown and starting to pull away from the sides of the pan. Check to see that a toothpick poked into the top of the loaf pulls out clean.
- Remove from oven when done and cool in the pan on a rack. Turn the loaf out and wrap well when completely cooked. Store a day in the refrigerator before slicing. Great as-is or toasted!
To Make the Island Spice Honey Butter Spread
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup Island Spice Honey
Directions
- Let the butter stand at room temperature until soft.
- Gradually add the honey, beating it until the honey is well blended and fluffy.
Serve with the honey pumpkin bread, pancakes, biscuits, rolls and many other baked goods.
