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Spiced Hot Honey Pumpkin Bread Recipe for Autumn

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This hot honey pumpkin bread combines soft grated pumpkin, floral honey, and a hint of chili spice for a moist, comforting autumn bake.

Ingredients

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175g butter, softened

140g hot honey (or clear honey with chili flakes)

100g light brown soft sugar

1 egg, beaten

250g pumpkin, peeled and coarsely grated

350g self-raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon

Butter or crème fraîche for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180 Celsius (160 Celsius fan). Grease and line a 1.5kg loaf tin.

2. Mix softened butter with hot honey, sugar, and egg in a large bowl.

3. Stir in the coarsely grated pumpkin until evenly distributed.

4. Fold in self-raising flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.

5. Tip mixture into the tin and level the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

6. Drizzle top with 1 tsp hot honey immediately after removing from oven.

7. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.

8. Serve warm with butter or crème fraîche.

Notes

Use a box grater for the pumpkin to ensure the best texture.

If using clear honey, add a generous pinch of dried chili flakes.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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