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Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

This gluten-free brown butter pumpkin bread with maple glaze is a tender one-bowl loaf, perfect for fall mornings in California.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt Greek, coconut, or whole milk all work
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup coconut sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for the maple glaze
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for the maple glaze
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk or heavy cream for the maple glaze, to thin

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with a sheet of parchment paper and lightly grease the pan and paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, lower the heat to medium-low and cook, swirling the pan often, until the butter is deeply golden brown with dark speckles, about 6 minutes.
  3. Take the browned butter off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, just until it is warm but not hot.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, yogurt, and maple syrup until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
  5. Add the gluten-free flour, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula or spoon just until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread the top into an even layer.
  7. Bake on the middle rack for about 60 minutes, until a small knife inserted in the center comes out just barely dry or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. While it cools, make the maple glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of milk in a small bowl; add more milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  9. Use the parchment to lift the bread out onto a wire rack. Slice the warm or cooled bread and drizzle generously with the maple glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41g

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and a plant-based butter substitute. Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for 5 days. This loaf freezes beautifully for up to 3 months; add the glaze after thawing. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep the gluten-free crumb tender. Bake until the top is golden brown and springs back lightly; a check with a skewer is the most reliable test. If you love extra maple flavor, add one additional tablespoon of maple syrup to the batter. For a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thin drip, add more.

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