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Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Bread: The Ultimate Autumn Baking Guide


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

At its heart, this recipe is an elevated version of a classic seasonal staple. Most pumpkin breads rely on oil or melted butter for moisture, but this version utilizes beurre noisette, or brown butter. By cooking the butter until the milk solids toast and turn golden, you introduce a rich, savory depth that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the pumpkin puree.


Ingredients

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For the Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1½ tsp pumpkin spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg mix)

  • ¼ cup milk

For the Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • â…“ cup brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed


Instructions

1. Brown the Butter

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 3–4 minutes).

  3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.

  2. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  3. In a bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and browned butter.

  4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice.

  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

  6. Stir in milk until smooth.

3. Make the Streusel

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

  2. Add cold butter cubes and mix with fingers or a fork until crumbly.

4. Assemble and Bake

  1. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  2. Sprinkle streusel evenly on top.

  3. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Cool and Serve

  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Bread is soft, moist, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor. The nutty brown butter and crunchy streusel topping make it a cozy treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal

Keywords: Pumpkin bread with brown butter, pumpkin streusel loaf, spiced pumpkin crumb cake, autumn pumpkin quick bread, toasted butter pumpkin cake.