Pumpkin Bread Recipe High Altitude

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (lightly spooned and leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder (increased slightly for high altitude lift)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar (slightly reduced compared to standard recipes)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure, no sugar added)
• ½ cup vegetable oil (helps maintain moistness)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk (to compensate for drier air)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for crunch)
• ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
• ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (for chewy bursts)