Description
Pumpkin Bread With Salted Brown Butter Glaze is a moist, flavorful quick bread that embodies the essence of fall with warm spices and a rich, nutty glaze. Perfect as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe balances sweetness, spice, and savory notes to become a beloved seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Bread
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
For the Salted Brown Butter Glaze
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional, for adjusting glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Bread Batter: Mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, and oil until smooth. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Bread: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Salted Brown Butter Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and flaky sea salt until smooth. Add milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the salted brown butter glaze generously over the top. Let set for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning.
- Use fresh spices for optimal flavor.
- Glaze the bread only when completely cooled to prevent the glaze from melting into the loaf.
- The bread tastes better the next day as flavors meld and deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg