This hot honey pumpkin bread combines soft grated pumpkin, floral honey, and a hint of chili spice for a moist, comforting autumn bake.
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
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.
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.
Find it online: https://www.flavourrecipe.com/hot-honey-pumpkin-bread/