Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
An essential Fall bread recipe for pumpkin cinnamon swirl bread. Soft spiced pumpkin bread with dark swirls of cinnamon and sugar.
So, I just watched Glee’s tribute episode to Finn. I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d watch it, but I’m glad I did. I’ve never really been a huge fan of the show. I’ve enjoyed it, mostly in past seasons and of course for the singing. I’m sure that’s why most tune in, they’re great singers.
The episode brought me to tears. Not just once, but throughout the show and especially when Lea Michele’s character finally made her appearance. I wasn’t just having a weird emotional moment or anything either. It was different than any other show that might have lost a character, because in this one, they were truly grieving… both for the character and their friend. No forced or fake crying. Pure, raw emotion. Even though they never addressed what happened to him, it was well done and gave closure.
Did you watch? What did you think of it?
I’m not sure about you, but to me bread is comfort food. Okay, I really love bread all of the time but it’s totally comfort food. I probably could’ve used a slice while watching the show!
I recreated my favorite cinnamon swirl bread into a pumpkin spiced cinnamon swirl bread. It’s everything you’d hope for and more! Soft and fluffy pumpkin spiced bread with a dark cinnamon swirl throughout. Seriously good. Not only does this bread come together easily, it’s also a great treat for breakfast or snacking! Eat as is, toast it, slather it in butter or apple butter… you’re guaranteed to love it!
I promise, this is a must make!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/2 C milk heated to 115°F
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 C plus 1 tsp granulated sugar divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 C pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 - 4 C all purpose flour
Filling:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 C granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
Egg wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, combine warm milk (heated to 115°F) with active dry yeast and 1 tsp granulated sugar. Allow to proof.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix together remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar, egg, pumpkin and spices. With mixer on low, pour in milk mixture. Switch to the dough hook, add salt and flour, mixing until dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Grease a large bowl and your hands with baking spray. Transfer dough to bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- On a lightly floured surface, or a silicone counter mat, roll dough to roughly 10"x20". Rub entire surface with softened butter. Sprinkle well with cinnamon and sugar. Starting at one of the shorter ends, roll into a tight log and pinch seams closed. Place dough seam side down in a lightly greased 10-inch loaf pan. Cover and allow to rise for an additional 90 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl combine 1 egg with 1 Tbsp water, brush over exposed dough. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 5-10 minutes prior to transferring the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store bread in an airtight container.
Notes
More bread recipes to try:
Cinnamon swirl bread
Garlic and herb pull-apart bread
English muffin bread
Apple cinnamon pull-apart bread
Beer pretzel bowls
Marbled chocolate banana bread
Garlic monkey bread
Items used in this recipe:
This post contains affiliate links.
What a beautifull piece of heaven.. those slices looks amazing!
Thanks so much! :)
The swirls are perfect. This looks sooo inviting! Yum!
Thanks Norma!
This bread sounds and looks amazing. Your swirls are picture perfect. Beautifully done!! I want a slice!
Thanks Tieghan! Wish I could offer you a slice :)
Mmmm… this bread looks SO good, I love the swirls – you make it seem so easy to make!
It is easy – promise. And thank you!
This is beautiful, Rachel!
Thank you Marie!
Lovely and yummy!!! Mmmm!!!
Thanks Robyn!
That swirl of cinnamon looks delightful. I love trying new breads.Yum!
Thanks so much Melanie!
This bread not only sounds like something I would love with my coffee every morning, but it’s gorgeous! Love that big swirl!
Thanks so much Beth! :)
I watched Glee and I agree with you. They did a really good job with the episode. I wasn’t just crying, I was sobbing. They all had such raw emotions. Cory seemed like a really good guy who was just plagued with addiction.
I could easily eat that entire loaf of that bread! :P
OMG I could not stop crying the entire show… I totally agree with you on how well they did. I could have easily made my way through a whole loaf of this bread as comfort…
So glad I’m not alone when it came to the show.
I have my own thoughts about the Glee episode but I’m probably the outsider on that thought. This bread would be perfection with my morning cup of coffee – I love the combination of pumpkin and cinnamon!
Maybe you should start watching it from season 1 and try to like it lol ;)
Look at that perfect swirl!
Thanks Stephanie!
Would this turn out the same if I substituted almond milk? I am recently trying new options to dairy milk, so I don’t know how these substitutions work. Thanks!
I haven’t tried using almond milk, but it’s always worth a try. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Beautiful loaf, Rachel! I pinned her ever-y-where! Thanks for sharing, girl! xo
Thanks so much Stacy!
This is super gorgeous!!
Thanks Dorothy!
Gorgeous!! I could eat that whole loaf by myself!
Thanks Shawn!
Bread is the ultimate comfort food, and this looks especially comforting! I watched that episode of Glee and thought they did a really good job. I was crying so hard and had already been upset that day, s it was tough to watch, but it was an incredible hour of TV really. I’m not much of a Glee fan and watch mostly for the music, but I was impressed.
Thanks so much Laura! Glad to hear you enjoyed it too! I think it was well done considering the challenge they faced.
I have only watched the first 2 seasons, so I need to catch up and then see the tribute! This bread is gorgeous! Love those perfect cinnamon spirals!
Thanks Jocelyn! :)
This bread looks like my breakfast dream come true. Gorgeous!
Thanks Jen!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love cinnamon swirl bread, and I love that you added pumpkin to it. I shared this post with my readers on Floptimism’s Weekend Wrap-Up, so I wanted to thank you for your delicious recipe and beautiful pictures. Enjoy your weekend!
This bread looks incredible!! I could eat an entire loaf myself ;)
This is currently in my oven and it smells amazing in here! Can wait to eat it! :D
Enjoy! :)
One Rachel to another, this sounds great! Mmmmm – gonna try it soon!
Thank you. Enjoy! :)
Sweet mother of all that is good and holy! I made this earlier today and it was so good I made another one this evening!!! I used my bread machine to make the dough and followed the original recipe. AMAZING!
Thanks so much Jenny. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe so much!! :)
Ditto on that Sweet mother of all that is good and holy! I just made this bread today. I made it with almond milk and although it came out fabulous, it did take a lot longer to rise. I guess it missed the cow’s milk. Having said that, it is absolutely delicious, and toasted, OMG!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
Dear Rachel, this bread has become a staple in our house. Thank you so much for a fabulous recipe!
Jessica
So glad you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing :)
So I just baked this bread, it looks amazing! but the taste….. it is not not good, but it is not great… it has a strange plastic taste… any ideas?
I’ve truly never experienced anything like that happening to baked goods. My only thoughts would be that it was the dish you cooked it in or maybe an issue with your oven? I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help but that’s not a usual issue to have.
Wow! This is a keeper! Made this today, using my bread machine to make the dough. Perfect and delicious, will definitely make this again! Thanks for another wonderful recipe, Rachel!
The house smelled amazing too as it cooked in the oven!
So glad you enjoyed it, Sandy!
This is by far one of the BEST breads I’ve ever made!!! My family and friends absolutely love it. My husband’s friends elderly mother was ill so I sent a loaf for her and now she’s asks her son all the time if I’ve made any of that “bread” lately, hint hint😁 thanks so much❤
Love hearing this! So glad everyone has enjoyed it!
Can this be double? Have you tried it doubled?
You definitely can. Just be sure to equally divide the dough for best results.
I made years ago and every year on the cusp of fall the kids start begging me to make it again!!! It comes out perfect every time!!! Lovely rise and the swirls and kiss of pumpkin just make it fabulous!!! LOVE this bread!!! Directions are easy to follow and the results impeccable!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!!
So glad everyone has enjoyed it!