Churro Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread (Printable Version)
Pumpkin bread with cinnamon sugar swirl, warm spices, and snickerdoodle notes. Ideal for an autumn treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cinnamon Sugar
01 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Bread
03 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
14 - 2 large eggs
15 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
16 - 1/4 cup whole milk
17 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Snickerdoodle Swirl
18 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
19 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar. Reserve 2 tablespoons for topping and set aside the remainder.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the snickerdoodle swirl.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, whole milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
06 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
07 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the snickerdoodle swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with remaining batter and smooth the surface.
08 - Sprinkle reserved cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the loaf.
09 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Churro-inspired crunchy cinnamon sugar topping
- Cozy pumpkin spice flavor in every slice
02 -
- Contains wheat, eggs, milk, and butter
- Toasted pecans or walnuts add a lovely crunch if desired
03 -
- Cool bread fully before slicing for neat portions
- Wrap leftovers tightly and enjoy within 3 days