Autumn Spice Pumpkin Pull-apart Bread 🍁🎃

This delightful Pumpkin Pull-apart Bread is the ultimate comfort food for fall! It’s soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm spices that will fill your kitchen with the scents of autumn. Each pull-apart piece is lovingly coated with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, making it perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack any time of day. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a cozy experience! ☕️🍂

Ingredients

For the dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup milk (warm)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large eggs

For the coating

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.

3. Combine: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

🥯 If the dough is too sticky, you can gradually add a bit more flour, but be careful not to over-knead it.

4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using) until well combined.

6. Shape the bread: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Pinch off small pieces of the dough (about the size of a golf ball) and dip each one into the coating mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.

7. Layer the pieces: Stack the coated dough balls into a greased loaf pan, layering them as you go.

8. Second rise: Cover the loaf pan with a cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, until the dough balls have puffed up.

9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

10. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it and place it on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy pulling apart those gooey, sweet pieces!

🍞 This bread is best enjoyed the same day, but you can store it in an airtight container for a couple of days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving for that fresh, warm taste!

Variations

• Gluten-free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. You may also need to increase the liquid slightly.
• Dairy-free: Use almond or coconut milk and plant-based butter for a dairy-free version. The pumpkin flavor still shines through beautifully! 🥥
• Chocolate lovers: Add mini chocolate chips to the dough for a rich twist that pairs perfectly with pumpkin.
• Pumpkin spice lovers: For an extra kick, increase the spices and consider adding a bit of ginger for additional warmth.

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Pull-apart Bread! 🎉🍞