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Best Moist Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread: Easy 7-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Crust Recipe

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An incredibly moist and rich pumpkin bread featuring nutty brown butter and a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust. This easy 7-ingredient recipe is perfect for fall baking and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and dust lightly with flour.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, settles, and develops brown bits with a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter and 3/4 cup sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Mix 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar, add remaining batter, and top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature to prevent the brown butter from solidifying. Use a digital scale for flour accuracy. If using gluten-free flour, add xanthan gum if not included in the blend. For dairy-free, use a plant-based butter that browns well. Do not skip the cooling step to avoid a gummy texture.

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