Pumpkin Bread with Browned Butter Glaze
A warm, cozy pumpkin bread topped with a luscious browned butter glaze, perfect for autumn gatherings and filled with nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 2 cups Pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Melted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup Browned butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, followed by the pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for about 60–70 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Preparing the Glaze
- Melt butter in a small saucepan until it turns golden brown. Watch it closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and just enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
Finishing Touches
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pumpkin bread.
Notes
Add a pinch of salt to the glaze to enhance sweetness. For best results, use fresh pumpkin puree. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for richer flavor.