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Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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.
Course Bread
Cuisine N/A
Keyword autumn, bread, cinnamon, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients

Pumpkin Bread:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) lukewarm milk 105-115˚F (40-46˚C)
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) lukewarm water 105-115˚F (40-46˚C)
  • 4 cups (500 grams) bread flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup (125 grams) pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1 large egg

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground 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.