Pumpkin Streusel Bread

I've never really been a big fan of pumpkin bread.  With the cornucopia of other holiday treats on offer around this time of year, I always thought that most pumpkin breads were kind of dry and boring in comparison.  That is, until I found this recipe for Pumpkin Streusel Bread last week.  A streusel topping and a maple glaze?  Just enough to make pumpkin bread exciting. 


To start, make the streusel topping first and set it aside so that it's good to go when you're ready for it.  You will need:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice, which is what I used)
1/4 cup of butter

Blend all ingredients together in a bowl with a pastry cutter or a fork until you have a well-mixed crumble. 
Put aside and then move on to your bread.  You will need:
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large egg whites
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.   Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. 

In a large bowl, mix oil, egg whites, vanilla, and pumpkin until thick and smooth.

Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and blend until just combined.

Pour the batter into your loaf pan and level the top with a spatula.

Grab your prepared crumble mixture and sprinkle it over the top.

Pop the pan into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Refrain from face-planting into the delicious-smelling bread, and allow it to cool for a while.  You can still stick your face in good and close and take a big whiff, though.

Once it's cool, whip up your glaze.  Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1-2 tsps. of milk, and 1 tsp. of maple syrup.  Stir together until you have a thick glaze (add more sugar if it's not thick enough) and then drizzle over the bread.

Everything is always better with a glaze, right?

Slice up the loaf and then serve it to your hungry friends.  Or just yourself.  No judgement here.

I took the bread to a work potluck last week and it was a huge hit.  It tastes more like a moist cake than a bread, really, which is fine in my book.

If you're looking for a seasonally-appropriate dessert that's easy to whip up quickly and transport to a holiday party or gathering, then this fun spin on a traditional recipe is a great choice.

I hope that today is full of family, good friends, and delicious food (pumpkin-flavored and otherwise) for all of you.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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