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High Altitude Pumpkin Bread with Streusel

Pumpkin bread is a classic fall favorite, but adding a streusel topping takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. The bread is moist and flavorful, thanks to pureed pumpkin and warming spices, while the streusel adds a buttery, sweet crunch that’s simply irresistible. This recipe is perfectly adjusted for high altitude to give you 2 light, fluffy loaves. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to make this pumpkin bread a yearly tradition.

a loaf of high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel topping on a white plate with 1 slice cut

You might also love these other high altitude THANKSGIVING RECIPES: high altitude pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, high altitude dinner rollspumpkin chocolate chip muffinshigh altitude pumpkin pie, high altitude apple pie, and high altitude pecan pie.

Why you’ll love Pumpkin Bread:

  • RICH PUMPKIN FLAVOR – the pumpkin puree infuses each bite with sweetness and a naturally moist texture
  • WARM, AUTUMN SPICES – the perfect blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves adds the classic fall flavors
  • MOIST TEXTURE – no dry bread here! Pumpkin puree and milk keeps the loaves wonderfully moist, soft, and tender
  • EASY TO MAKE – simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to share
  • VERSATILE & CUSTOMIZABLE – enjoy it plain, topped with streusel, or even add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. Serve it with a cup of milk, coffee, tea, or warm apple cider

This High Altitude Pumpkin Bread is baked at 8,000 ft elevation. To adjust the recipe for other elevations check out High Altitude Baking Adjustments

a loaf of high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel topping on a white plate with 1 slice cut

Recommended Tools:

  • 2 BREAD PANS – I love using a glass bread pan so I can see what color the sides and bottom of the bread is
  • MEDIUM & LARGE MIXING BOWLS – the mixing bowls are needed to mix the dry and wet ingredients separately first
  • MEASURING CUPS & SPOONS – baking (especially at high altitude) is a science and accurate measurements are needed
  • WHISK – the ingredients need to be mixed together until completely smooth or an electric stand mixer can be used with a whisk attachment
  • OPTIONAL: PARCHMENT PAPER – parchment paper can be placed on the bottom of the bread pan to make it easier to lift the bread out

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a loaf of high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel topping on a white plate on a white and blue checkered tablecloth

Pumpkin Bread with Streusel High Altitude Recipe ingredients:

  • PUMPKIN PUREE – you need canned pumpkin PUREE not pumpkin PIE FILLING 
  • FLOUR – use all purpose flour
  • SUGAR & BROWN SUGAR – for the perfect kiss of sweetness
  • LARGE EGGS – eggs help bind all the ingredients together
  • MILK – works with the pumpkin puree to add moisture to the bread
  • VANILLA EXTRACT – small amounts help to enhance the flavors and add a subtle vanilla flavor
  • SPICES – the perfect blend of salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
  • BAKING SODA – the leavening agent to help create a rise in the pumpkin bread
  • BUTTER – melted butter brings the streusel together in clumps
high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel toppings in glass bowls

How to make Pumpkin Bread with Streusel topping:

  • PREHEAT – preheat the oven to 350° F
  • MIX INGREDIENTS – mix all the dry ingredients together in the medium mixing bowl and mix all the wet ingredients together in the large mixing bowl
  • ADD DRY INGREDIENTS TO WET – add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until mixture is smooth
  • MIX STREUSEL TOGETHER – add the ingredients to the medium mixing bowl and mix with a fork until clumps start to form
  • PREPARE BREAD PANS – grease or add parchment paper to 2 bread pans
  • ASSEMBLE BREAD – pour equal amounts of the bread mixture into each bread pan. Sprinkle equal amounts of the streusel on top of the bread mixture
  • BAKE – bake at 350° F for 55-65 minutes. Check the doneness by sticking a tooth pick or knife into the center of the bread, it should come out clean.
  • COOL & ENJOY – allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove the bread from the pan and place on cooling rack. Enjoy the bread while warm for the most delicious experience!
a loaf of high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel topping on a white plate with 1 slice cut

FAQs:

How to freeze pumpkin bread:

Let the bread cool completely then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 6 months. To thaw, leave the bread wrapped at room temperature overnight.

How to store pumpkin bread:

Let the bread cool completely then place in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 5 days.

Can you use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree?

Pumpkin pie filling can not be swapped for pumpkin puree without changing the recipe. Pumpkin puree is plain pumpkin while pumpkin pie filling includes spices, sugars, and thickens. Note the recipe carefully to see which is called for.

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high altitude pumpkin bread with streusel on a white plate with a red napkin under it

High Altitude Pumpkin Bread with Streusel

High Altitude Pumpkin Bread is moist and flavorful, thanks to pureed pumpkin and warming spices, while the streusel adds a buttery, sweet crunch that’s simply irresistible.
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Course: Breads, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high altitude pumpkin bread, pumpkin, pumpkin bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2 loaves
Author: Rebekah S.

Equipment

  • 2 bread pans
  • 2 mixing bowls

Ingredients

Bread Batter

  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cloves

Streusel Topping

  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or add parchment paper to 2 bread pans
  • Mix together dry ingredients in 1 bowl and mix together wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the mixture is smooth.
  • Mix together streusel ingredients until clumps start to form.
  • Pour equal amounts of the bread batter into each prepared bread pan. Then sprinkle equal amounts of the streusel on top of the bread batter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes. Check the doneness by sticking a tooth pick or knife into the center of the bread, it should come out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes on a cooling rack and then remove the bread from the pan. Enjoy the bread while warm for the most delicious experience.

Notes

How to store pumpkin bread:
Let the bread cool completely then place in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 5 days. 
Optional Ingredients:
Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or pain with no streusel topping

If you make this delicious High Altitude Pumpkin Bread leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out. If you have any questions, post them below and I would love to help you out.

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