Here’s how it goes down: You begin at one end of the pumpkin pull apart bread; your friend begins at the other. Twenty minutes later, you meet in the middle with the simultaneous, elated realization that this bread (and ok, each other) are the only two things you need to be deliriously happy for the rest of your lives. Here’s what I love about this pumpkin pull apart bread recipe:
Layers of love. It’s layer upon pillowy layer of sweet golden pumpkin dough, slathered in brown butter, and bathed in brown sugar stacked together piece by piece. No knives or forks required. Each fluffy slice is prime for peeling and popping right into your mouth. Fabulous fall flavors. Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and plenty of pumpkin make this an irresistible fall recipe perfect for brunching on the weekends, afternoon snacking, or even dessert.
Basically, it’s all my favorite things about pumpkin bread, cinnamon rolls, and monkey bread baked into a single, beautiful creation. The happiness is baked right in!
How to Make Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread
Pull apart bread recipes look a lot more complicated than they are. Don’t be intimidated. This pumpkin pull apart bread recipe isn’t just delicious, it’s easy and fun to make too.
The Ingredients
Flour. To keep the dough light and fluffy, while also a little nutritious, I use a blend of all purpose and whole wheat pastry flour. It’s my go-to 50-50 blend I’ve used in countless baking recipes (like this Cream Cheese Banana Bread).Pumpkin. Adds flavor and moisture to the dough. Plus pumpkin is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.Butter. Not just any butter, BROWN butter. Browning the butter adds a wonderful toasted toffee flavor to the bread that is simply divine!Brown Sugar. Serves as the foundation for the sweet filling which caramelizes as it bakes between each layer of dreamy pumpkin dough. Instant Yeast. I love instant yeast because there’s no need to activate with milk or water before mixing it with the other ingredients. Egg and Milk. Bring the dough together and enrich the dough to make it soft and tender.Spices. A blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom makes this bread fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Vanilla. Balances and enhances the pumpkin and brown sugar flavors.
The Directions
Tools Used to Make This Recipe
Saucepan. A tool that will cook beside you for many years.Stand Mixer. The perfect appliance for preparing the bread.
More Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Healthy Pumpkin BreadBuckwheat Pumpkin PancakesPumpkin Gingerbread Muffins