Pumpkin Bread with Streusal Topping

This pumpkin bread recipe is great for entertaining or enjoying with a morning cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 15 oz can pumpkin pie mix
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2-3 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Mix the egg, pumpkin pie mix, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and 1/2 stick butter in a large mixer on medium low speed for 1 minute (until everything is well blended).
4. Add the dry ingredients one cup at a time into the mixer. Mix on medium or medium low until everything is well blended. Fold in 1/2 cup walnuts.
5. Use 1/4 cup butter to grease a bread pan (preferrably glass). Pour the bread mix into the pan and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, mix the remaining walnuts, brown and white sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of the bread and cook another 30 to 45 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean from center).
7. Melt the remaining butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds in a microwavable safe bowl.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully take it out of the pan and place on a cooling rack. Pour the melted butter on top. Wait 10-15 minutes to cut and serve.

This makes a great gift for Christmas as well.