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Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread Loaf

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A cozy autumn treat featuring soft pumpkin bread with warm spices and a sticky maple brown butter glaze, delivering a tender crumb and subtle sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, for browning
  • 1 ¾ cups (420g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup (240ml) pure maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as the butter melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together browned butter, pumpkin puree, and 1 cup maple syrup until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix well.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Avoid overmixing. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9×5 inch loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  7. While baking, mix ¼ cup maple syrup with 1 tbsp melted butter to make the glaze.
  8. When loaf is warm out of the oven, brush the maple glaze over the top. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Let browned butter cool slightly before mixing to avoid cooking eggs prematurely. Brush maple glaze while loaf is warm for a sticky, shiny finish. Tent loaf with foil if top browns too fast. Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, maple brown butter, autumn recipe, cozy bread, pumpkin loaf, fall baking, maple glaze

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