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Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread combines nutty browned butter and pumpkin for a delicious, moist treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Thick to avoid excess water
  • 1/2 cup Brown Butter Or substitute with melted regular butter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For the Salted Maple Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Use pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Browned Butter Reserved for drizzling
  • 1 pinch Salt Elevates flavor

Equipment

  • Light-colored saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by melting the brown butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until foamy and nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, the cooled brown butter, sugar, and eggs. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Whisk together maple syrup, reserved browned butter, and a pinch of salt for the glaze.
  7. Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and allow to set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily customized with extras like nuts or alternate spices for personal flavor preferences.

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