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Close-up of a delicious pumpkin streusel bread showcasing its moist texture and golden-brown streusel topping, perfect for a cozy fall treat.
Lady Maria

Pumpkin Streusel Bread Perfection

This Pumpkin Streusel Bread recipe delivers a moist and cozy fall treat, perfect for celebrating the season. It features a tender pumpkin bread infused with warm spices and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel that will impress your family and friends.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for streusel

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Pastry blender or fingers
  • Wooden skewer or toothpick
  • wire rack
  • Oven
  • spoon
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Overmixing can lead to a tough bread. A few streaks of flour are okay.
  7. Now, let's make the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  8. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter should be evenly distributed and still slightly cold.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  11. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it! Ovens can vary, so start checking for doneness around 55 minutes. The top should be golden brown. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately using a kitchen scale or the spoon and level method. Don't overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread. Store the cooled bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for variations. For a richer flavor, use melted butter in the streusel. A cream cheese swirl can also be added to the batter before baking.