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Streusel Bread Recipe

Streusel Bread Recipe
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This moist and flavorful Streusel Bread combines the warm, comforting spices of pumpkin and cinnamon with a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a spiced sweet bread, it’s easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Bread Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed (can substitute with light brown sugar)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Streusel Topping

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 tsp maple extract (can substitute vanilla)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Generously grease an 8- or 9-inch light metal loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and grease it lightly. Set the pan aside.
  2. Make the bread batter: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and brown sugar using a handheld electric mixer, beating until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed just until ingredients are combined; avoid over-mixing to prevent tough bread.
  3. Prepare the streusel topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Stir the mixture until it resembles wet sand and is fully combined.
  4. Assemble and bake: Spread the prepared bread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Then, sprinkle the streusel topping in heaping handfuls evenly over the bread batter. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  5. Cool and glaze: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, maple extract, maple syrup, and milk or cream in a bowl until a soft glaze forms. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the bread. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling, which contains added spices and sweeteners that can affect flavor and texture.
  • Light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably in both bread and streusel topping.
  • Greasing the pan well or using parchment paper helps prevent the bread from sticking and ensures easy removal.
  • Do not over-mix the batter as it will result in a dense and tough bread.
  • The glaze can be adjusted by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or more confectioners’ sugar for a thicker consistency.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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Keywords: streusel bread, pumpkin bread, pumpkin streusel, pumpkin loaf, fall bread, spiced bread, maple glaze bread

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