A recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread! This soft, pillowy pumpkin bread is filled with a cinnamon sugar swirl and warming spices for quite the delicious fall treat.
2tablespoons(28 grams) unsalted buttersoftened at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
1large egg
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
1tablespoon(14 grams) unsalted buttersoftened at room temperature
1/4cup(50 grams) packed light brown sugar
1 1/2teaspoonsground cinnamon
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and water. Stir to combine and let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Slowly mix in the frothy yeast with the milk and water, followed by the pumpkin puree, softened butter, and egg to form a soft dough.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Transfer to an oiled large bowl, turning to coat. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
To Assemble:
Grease a pullman loaf pan with a 1 pound (450 gram) capacity with butter.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the rested dough into a rectangle about 9 inches (23 centimeters) across and 12 inches (30 centimeters) long.
Brush the top of the rectangle with the softened butter, leaving a 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) border around the edges.
Evenly cover with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Fold in about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) of each long end to form a border.
Roll up the bread into a log shape, short end to short end, sealing the seam to close.
Place the rolled up loaf seam side down in the prepared loaf pan.
Cover with a towel and allow to rest at room temperature until the dough has nearly risen to the top of the pan, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Place the oven rack on the lower third of the oven.
Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the top is deeply golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped, 30-40 minutes.
Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.