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Maple Pumpkin Bread with Crunchy Streusel and Maple Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Maple Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for autumn or anytime you crave a cozy treat. Featuring a tender pumpkin-spiced base topped with a crunchy streusel and a sweet, smooth maple glaze, this bread balances spices, sweetness, and texture beautifully. The recipe includes careful mixing steps and a chilling process for the streusel to ensure optimal crunch, baked to perfection at a moderate oven temperature.

Ingredients

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Batter:

  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (110 ml) milk
  • 1 3/4 cups (230 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Maple Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy removal of the bread after baking.
  2. Make the Streusel: Combine the melted unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Mix until fully incorporated. Chill this streusel mixture in the refrigerator to firm up, which will help create a crunchy topping during baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt. Set this dry mix aside for later use.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients and Sugars: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth and lump-free to contribute to a moist, tender bread.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients and Milk: Stir half of the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently. Add the milk and mix well. Then, add the rest of the dry mixture and fold until just combined. If the batter appears overly thick, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk to achieve a pourable but thick consistency. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, ensuring an even bake with no undercooked pockets.
  7. Add Streusel Topping: Break up the chilled streusel mixture into small clumps and sprinkle it uniformly over the batter’s surface to guarantee a crunchy and flavorful top crust.
  8. Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Start checking at 1 hour by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The loaf’s top should be golden brown. If it browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil after approximately 40 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking to promote even cooking.
  9. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the bread is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl. Adjust the consistency by adding more syrup or powdered sugar as needed until smooth and pourable. For a thicker glaze, whisk in an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup.
  10. Glaze the Bread: Immediately after removing the bread from the oven, pour the maple glaze evenly over the hot loaf. Pour slowly to allow the glaze to soak in for consistent sweetness in every slice.
  11. Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 20 minutes to set and make slicing easier. If the bread remains too delicate to slice, allow it to rest an additional 10 minutes before cutting into approximately 8 slices.

Notes

  • Chilling the streusel mixture before baking is crucial for achieving a crunchy topping.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Adjust the glaze consistency based on your sweetness preference; thinner glaze will seep in more while thicker glaze will sit on top.
  • If the bread browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil midway through baking to prevent burning.
  • Use a toothpick to check doneness to ensure the bread is fully cooked but not overbaked.
  • Allow the bread to cool adequately before slicing to preserve its shape and texture.

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