Description
Delight in the seasonal flavors of this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread, a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for autumn breakfasts or cozy snacks. This bread combines fragrant pumpkin puree with warm spices, studded with melty chocolate chips, and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend canned pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly into the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts: Gently fold the chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped nuts into the batter evenly.
- Prepare to bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan to ensure uniform baking.
- Make streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and rub with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top the batter: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan for a deliciously crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree or canned 100% pumpkin puree for best results.
- Adjust chocolate chips quantity to your preference or substitute with white chocolate or dried fruit.
- Optional nuts can be walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Cooling completely before slicing ensures clean slices without crumbling.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin bread, chocolate chip bread, streusel topping, autumn baking, pumpkin dessert
