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Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread: Moist, Nutty, and 1 Absolute Gem

Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread
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Enjoy this moist and flavorful brown butter pumpkin bread. The nutty notes of brown butter perfectly complement the warm spices and pumpkin, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown butter and granulated sugar.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and sour cream until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra nutty flavor, you can toast your pecans or walnuts before adding them to the batter.
  • This bread stays moist for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • You can add a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and a little milk for extra sweetness.

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