Browned Butter Pumpkin Bread

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 8x4-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Cool completely.

Step 2

In medium bowl, mix browned butter, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin and eggs with whisk until blended. In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Add pumpkin mixture; stir just until blended. Spoon batter into pan.

Step 3

Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate.