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BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON STREUSEL BREAD

This recipe is the perfect balance of nostalgia and innovation, combining classic flavours with a trendy twist. The star of this recipe is the brown butter, which adds a nutty and rich flavour to the bread, elevating it to a whole new level. Combined with cinnamon and a crunchy streusel topping, this bread is sure to be a hit at any breakfast or brunch gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 1 Bread

Ingredients
  

CINNAMON STREUSEL:

  • 1 stick 113 grams unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/2 cup 106 grams light brown sugar
  • 1 cup 120 grams all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

BREAD:

  • 1 stick 113 grams unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 cups 240 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup 66 grams granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 71 grams light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 113 grams sour cream
  • 1/2 cup 113 grams whole milk

Instructions
 

MAKE THE CINNAMON STREUSEL:

  • In a small skillet, brown 1 stick of butter.
  • Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the browned butter and mix until combined.
  • Place in the fridge while you make the bread batter, then loosen up with your hands again just before using.

MAKE THE BREAD BATTER:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  • In a small skillet, brown the other stick of butter. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until light and smooth.
  • Add the sour cream and milk and beat until just combined.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour about half the batter in the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle half the cinnamon streusel mixture in an even layer on top of the batter.
  • Repeat once more with the rest of the batter and cinnamon streusel on top.
  • Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or just until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Notes

  • Make sure not to over bake and dry out your loaf. Once a toothpick comes out clean, it’s done!
  • You can brown all the butter at once for both the cinnamon streusel and the bread batter to save time, but make sure you use a scale to accurately measure half to use for each after.
  • The cinnamon streusel mixture will seem wet at first, it’s important to make it before making the bread batter so it has time to cool and firm up.