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Pumpkin Bread With Salted Brown Butter Glaze

Pumpkin Bread With Salted Brown Butter Glaze
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Pumpkin Bread With Salted Brown Butter Glaze is a moist, tender loaf infused with warm fall spices and topped with a rich, nutty, sweet-salty glaze. Perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or holiday treats, this bread combines pantry staples with an elevated flavor twist thanks to the signature brown butter glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup salted butter (for browning)

For the Salted Brown Butter Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Remaining browned salted butter from above
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Brown Butter: Melt the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt for even distribution.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and cooled brown butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  4. Bring It All Together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the bread cool completely before glazing.
  6. Prepare the Salted Brown Butter Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar into the remaining brown butter and stir in a pinch of flaky sea salt. Drizzle generously over the cooled pumpkin bread for a luscious finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) for best flavor and texture.
  • Brown butter is key for deep, nutty flavor—don’t skip it.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dense bread.
  • Cool the bread completely before applying the glaze to avoid melting.
  • Check for doneness starting at 55 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, salted brown butter glaze, fall baking, moist bread, pumpkin spice, homemade pumpkin bread

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