Pumpkin Bread With Streusel Topping

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  • Total Time 110 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Loaf
  • Level Medium

As a dessert or as a sweet and rich accompaniment, this recipe for pumpkin bread with streusel topping is perfect for any meal.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup cooking sherry
  • Orange slices for garnish
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
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Directions

  1. 1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
  2. 2. Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree. Beat well.
  3. 3. Mix the pumpkin mixture with the flour mixture, add the sherry; blend just until ingredients are combined.
  4. 4. Pour into a greased and floured 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  5. 5. To make the streusel topping cream the butter with the sugar. Add flour and ginger. Blend with hands to form small crumbles. Add the walnuts.
  6. 6. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over batter.
  7. 7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes.
  8. 8. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from pan.
  9. 9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with orange slices if desired.