Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup (75g) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp (8g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Bloom the Yeast: Combine warm milk, warm water, and one tablespoon of the sugar in a mixer bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until a frothy foam forms.
  2. Mix the Base: Add the pumpkin puree, softened butter, remaining sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix on low until combined.
  3. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour one cup at a time. Once the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, switch to the dough hook.
  4. Developing Structure: Knead on medium-low for 5–7 minutes until the dough is tacky but not sticking to fingers.
  5. The First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot.
  6. Fill and Shape: Roll out the dough, spread the mixture of softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the surface, roll into a log, and place in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Final Proof and Bake: Allow the bread to undergo its second rise, then bake for 30 minutes until the crust is a deep mahogany color.
  8. Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then drizzle over the cooled bread.