Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

perfect bread for sharing

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 20m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 2h 45m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 15
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (54 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

253
Calories
9.7g
Fat
38g
Carbohydrate
4.2g
Protein
39mg
Cholesterol
141mg
Sodium
Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

Recipe Description

This sweet and delicious Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is perfect for sharing. I love pumpkin and while I know it is an ingredient which is typically associated with Fall, I find them on sale at my local farmer’s market right into winter. I am always looking for unusual pumpkin recipes and adding it to bread is one of my favorite ways to use this fantastic ingredient.

Start by making a pumpkin bread dough. These loaves need plenty of time to rest and rise so make sure you factor that in if you are making this recipe. Once you have rolled out the dough into a rectangle, sprinkle a butter, cinnamon and brown sugar filling over the top. Roll it up and bake in the oven. Once the bread has cooled a bit, glaze with sugar, cinnamon and cream.

To make Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

Recipe Features

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dough

    10 min
    Step 1 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 1 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Place the warm milk and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer and let it sit for about 7 minutes. Gradually whisk in ½ cup of the flour followed by 2 tablespoons of sugar and the pumpkin puree.

  2. 2

    Prove the dough

    10 min
    Step 2 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place until puffy.

  3. 3

    Finish the dough

    15 min
    Step 3 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 3 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 3 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Whisk in an egg, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the salt. Using the dough hook on speed 2, gradually beat in the remaining 3 cups flour (½ a cup at a time). The dough should not stick to your fingertips when you touch it or stick to the sides of the bowl while mixing. Add more flour if it feels too sticky. Once all flour is in, continue to knead using the dough hook on speed 2 for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prove dough again

    1h
    Step 4 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Leave it in a warm place until it doubles in size (1-2 hours).

  5. 5

    Roll out the dough

    5 min
    Step 5 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 5 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Lightly dust a clean work surface. Place the dough in the center and sprinkle with a little flour. Roll the dough into an even 16x10 inch rectangle.

  6. 6

    Spread butter on top

    1 min
    Step 6 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Dot the top of dough with 6 tablespoons of the softened butter and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.

  7. 7

    Make the filling

    1 min
    Step 7 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin spice.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the filling on the dough

    1 min
    Step 8 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the buttered dough.

  9. 9

    Make the bread rolls

    5 min
    Step 9 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 9 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 9 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Roll the dough rectangle into a tight roll starting with the longer side. Tuck in the ends and slice in half. Cut both halves into 1 inch pieces but keep the dough connected at the base (don't cut all the way through).

  10. 10

    Place the bread in the pan

    30 min
    Step 10 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin BreadStep 10 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Lightly grease 2 bread pans with ½ tbsp of butter each. Place the sliced dough halves into the buttered pans with the connected side down. Pull the sliced rounds gently into opposite directions to create a layered effect. Again, cover the dough with plastic. Leave to rise until puffy.

  11. 11

    Heat the oven and brush with butter

    Step 11 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Brush the bread dough with melted butter.

  12. 12

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 12 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Bake the bread in the oven for 20-25 minutes until it is light golden brown on top.

  13. 13

    Make glaze

    1 min
    Step 13 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Mix the powdered sugar with cinnamon and add cream until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.

  14. 14

    Glaze the bread

    1 min
    Step 14 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the bread pans before generously pouring the glaze over the loaves.

  15. 15

    Serve

    Step 15 - Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread

    Serve in the center of the table and allow your guests to tear them apart.

These Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread loaves will wow your guests. They are fun to pull apart and taste delicious too! Don’t forget to tag your bread baking photos with #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Katie
February 27, 2025
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OMG, this Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is just fantastic! I made it for a lil' get-together with my friends. Everyone was raving about it. I added some walnuts too, just to switch it up. Super easy and so delish! Definetly gonna make it again!

Rosie
November 25, 2024
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Tried this for a family gathering, and everyone loved it! Makes me feel warm and cozy, just like home.

Henry Jacobs
July 27, 2024
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Exceelent bread recipe! I made it for our family gathering and everyone loved it. My niece couldn't stop pulling apart the slices. So glad I found this on Cook.me!

Miguel
March 13, 2024
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Increíble!

Patricia
October 6, 2023
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Delicious

Quentin
October 4, 2023
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This Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is superb! My kids loved helping me mix the dough, and we shared it warm with friends. A lovely winter treat that brings smiles!

Quincy
August 2, 2023
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Deliciously simple dish. I made this Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread for my friends' gathering, and it was a hit! The aromas of cinnamon and pumpkin filled my kitchen. Watching everyone enjoy it made me feel proud. Thank you for this lovely recipe.

Nora
June 16, 2023
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Super fun bake, me and the kids loved pulling apart the slices. The sweet smell filled our home and made it feel warm. Perfect for cozy winter evenings.

Mike
May 12, 2023
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So deliciously amazing!

Mike
May 10, 2023
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OMG, this Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is delish! Made it for a family night and the kids devoured it like it was candy! Got pumpkin at the famers market and it’s a winter hit! Highly recommend for sweet tooths!

David
December 22, 2022
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Superb recipe! Loved making it for friends.

Zoe Johnson
December 14, 2022
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This Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is such a treat! My husband and I enjoyed making it together last weekend. The pumpkin flavor is just perfect for cozy evenings!

Virginia Smith
June 11, 2022
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I made this Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread for a family gathering last weekend, and everyone loved it! The dough was simple to work with, and it smelled amazing while baking. Perfect for sharing, but I wish I had saved some for myself!

Lucas Thompson
February 9, 2022
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Superb

Jake
September 19, 2021
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This Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread is superb. I made it for my kids’ school event and they loved it. The filling of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar made it a total hit. I’ll be making this again for sure.

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