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A close-up of moist pumpkin bread topped with a crumbly streusel, set against a blurred background.

Pumpkin Bread Streusel Topping – Perfect Thanksgiving Treat

This delightful streusel topping adds a crunchy, flavorful layer to your pumpkin bread, making it an ideal Thanksgiving treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  2. Add diced butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
  4. Sprinkle topping over pumpkin bread before baking.
  5. Bake as per pumpkin bread recipe instructions and serve.

Notes

Chill the streusel in the fridge for easier handling.