Pumpkin Pull Apart Breakfast Bread Recipe (2024)

This Pumpkin Pull Apart Breakfast Bread is the best fall dessert and breakfast. It is simple to make, only requires a few ingredients, and tastes like fall in your mouth.

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I am obsessed with breakfast especially during the holidays. So this Pumpkin Pull Apart Breakfast Bread is my literal favorite breakfast food.

We love eating it warm with glaze. It is so sweet and delicious, it could be a dessert.

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After seeing all the pumpkin desserts a few of our favorite friends and bloggers are sharing (like this list of 100 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes from Crazy for Crust), we had to experiment ourselves and try a few delicious pumpkin dishes.

This is an easy bread recipe that requires no homemade bread. Just simple biscuits from the store.

Why do I need to cover it in foil?

For the first part of baking the bread, you do not need to cover it in foil. However, you will want to put on foil for the last bit, to fully allow the bread to continue cooking, without burning the top.

The top of the bread would otherwise be exposed to more heat and end up burning and being crisp on top.

For the best results and evenly cooked bread, we highly recommend covering it with foil to keep the tops from burning.

How to make your own pumpkin pie spice:

I am all about shortcuts and I just like to buy pumpkin pie spice. However, you can make your own. Here is our recipe for pumpkin pie spice:

  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

You will want to be sure to keep this in an airtight container or jar. It will be good for about 9 months. We love to put it on our toast, oatmeal, hot chocolate, french toast, etc.

Would pumpkin pie filling work instead of pumpkin puree?

Pumpkin pie filling can replace the pumpkin puree. However, if you do do this, you won’t want to add the sugar, and you will want to half the pumpkin spice seasoning.

If you don’t, it will be really sugary, and overpowering with seasoning.

The texture is also a little different, so for the best results, we recommend using pumpkin puree and following the recipe.

IF YOU LOVE pumpkin, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MORE OF OUR FAVORITE pumpkin recipes, SUCH AS OUR Pumpkin butterscotch muffins, Nutella pumpkin cookies, Pumpkin chocolate chip bread, and our cream cheese pumpkin roll bars.

Could I use roll dough instead of biscuits?

You could most definitely use dough instead of biscuits. I have made this using Rhodes frozen rolls. I liked how the biscuits weren’t as dense compared to the rolls, however, both are absolutely delicious.

If you want a delicious roll recipe, check out our easy and Homemade Rolls recipe.

If you do use frozen roll dough, we recommend thawing it, and letting it rise, then cutting it into halves, dipping them in the pumpkin mixture and then placing them in the pan.

Our favorite brand of biscuits are Pillsbury Biscuits.

The perfect Christmas Breakfast:

Every year my family makes a huge Christmas breakfast. This has been a hit the past few years and it’s not hard to see why.

It also makes a delicious brunch recipe. Invite the girls over and sip some pumpkin spice lattes or hot chocolate.

We also make this recipe for breakfast for dinner all the time, and my kids and husband say it’s their favorite dinner. We don’t do it very often, but when we do, we serve this recipe with scrambled eggs, sausage, and fruit.

Looking for more pumpkin recipes for the holidays? Look no further. We have 50 of the BEST Pumpkin Desserts, just for you.

Ingredients needed for Breakfast Pull Apart pumpkin bread:

This recipe is super quick to throw together, and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. Here are the ingredients needed to make this delicious fall breakfast:

  1. pumpkin puree
  2. sugar
  3. egg
  4. vanilla
  5. pumpkin pie spice
  6. biscuit dough
  7. powdered sugar
  8. vanilla
  9. cinnamon
  10. milk

How to make pumpkin pull apart breakfast bread:

This bread is so easy to make and only requires a few simple steps.

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Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

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Step 2: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, egg vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until fully incorporated.

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Step 3: Open the biscuits, and cut each biscuit in half, making 16 half circle biscuits.Coat each biscuit in the pumpkin mixture and place in the loaf pan with the cut edge down on the pan. Continue this process with every half circle until all the biscuits are standing in a row and coated.Sprinkle with extra cinnamon.

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Step 4: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place foil on top, and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the center isn’t doughy, and the top is golden.

*Pro tip: The foil allows the bread to keep cooking without burning the tops and edges.

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Step 5:In a separate small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk until the glaze is at a desired consistency.

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Step 6: Remove bread from oven when finished baking and drizzle glaze over top. Garnish with extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and serve warm!

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Looking for more pumpkin desserts? here are a few of our favorites:

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Serves: 8

Pumpkin Pull Apart Breakfast Bread Recipe

Easy and delicious pull apart bread with pumpkin and a cinnamon glaze

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2-3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

  • In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, egg vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until fully incorporated.

  • Open the biscuits, and cut each biscuit in half, making 16 half circle biscuits.

  • Coat each biscuit in the pumpkin mixture and place in the loaf pan with the cut edge down on the pan. Continue this process with every half circle until all the biscuits are standing in a row and coated.

  • Sprinkle with extra cinnamon.

  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place foil on top, and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the center isn't doughy, and the top is golden.

  • In a separate small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk until the glaze is at a desired consistency.

  • Remove bread from oven when finished baking and drizzle glaze over top.Garnish with extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and serve warm!

Notes

  • If you don’t have a loaf pan you can use a 9X9 pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 330 kcal · Carbohydrates: 55 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 22 mg · Sodium: 557 mg · Potassium: 215 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 27 g · Vitamin A: 4811 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 52 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • loaf pan

  • Mixing Bowl

  • small bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Kim says:

    Hi! Love your recipes! If I don't have a loaf pan, what other size or kind of pan can I use?

  2. Kendra says:

    Hi Kim! You can use a 9x9" pan. It will look a little different, but it will still taste delicious! :)

  3. Emily says:

    This was good, I made it this morning. I did have to bake twice as long though, a full hour in order to ensure the dough was thoroughly cooked in the middle. I covered it with foil after 30 minutes. My kids ate seconds so it was all gone! Easy to make and cleanup was easy too! I recommend!

  4. Lynda says:

    Really moistand good. Made with crescent rolls. Just poured glaze on top..was thin...excellent!l

  5. vickie hurd says:

    what count & size biscuits?

  6. Momma Cyd says:

    8 count biscuits - we used Pillsbury Grands.

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Pumpkin Pull Apart Breakfast Bread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my pumpkin bread not moist? ›

There are a number of reasons your pumpkin bread came out dry. It's possible the particular flour you used was extra “thirsty” for liquid. Try cutting the amount of flour, or adding more milk. It's also possible your oven was too hot, or you baked the pumpkin bread for too long.

Why does my pumpkin bread not cook in the middle? ›

The oven temperature is off: Usually it's running too hot, and the outside looks brown before the center is baked through. But a low oven temperature can fool you too– you think you've baked long enough, but it's actually running 50 degrees too cool.

Why is my pumpkin bread so dense? ›

Pumpkin bread can become dense if there is not enough hydration or wet ingredients in the recipe. Another cause is overcooking the bread which can cause it to dry out. Remember, it's always easy to keep cooking if it isn't done but impossible to take cooking time back.

Why did my pumpkin bread come out gummy? ›

If your pumpkin spice bread is gummy or undercooked in the center, it's typically because it either 1) needed more time to bake in the oven or 2) the batter was too wet, which led the bread to collapse in on itself a bit (this happens if you measure ingredients by volume, rather than by weight: it's easy to ...

What happens if you put too much pumpkin in pumpkin bread? ›

You might think you could overcome the lack of flavor by adding more pumpkin purée to your recipe, but you'd be mistaken: By the time you've added enough purée to taste it, your baked good would have a soggy texture on account of all that moisture.

What makes bread extra moist? ›

For example, fats like butter or oil can help keep moisture in, while sugars will help to caramelize on the outside and create a golden crust. These ingredients can also play an essential role in keeping your bread moist when added in smaller quantities.

How to tell if pumpkin bread is done baking? ›

So, to know when pumpkin bread is done, look for the crack on the top of the bread, which is a tell-tale sign it's either done or close to being done. Then stick a skewer or toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it's ready to come out of the oven.

What happens if you use too much baking soda in pumpkin bread? ›

It's important not to use too much baking soda in recipes, as it can result in a metallic, soapy flavor. It is much more powerful than baking powder – you only need about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda per cup of flour to leaven baked goods.

How to fix undercooked pumpkin bread overnight? ›

Heat the oven to 350 F, return the bread to the oven, and bake for another 10 to 20 minutes. This will work even if the loaf has cooled, which is similar to par-baking bread. If you are concerned about the bread browning too much, tent the loaf with foil.

How can I make my bread lighter and fluffy? ›

Add Sugar

Adding sugar weakens the gluten structure, absorbs water, and eventually makes the bread lighter and softer. As a result, sugar improves the bread's taste, structure and texture. Yeast also eats up sugar to produce carbon dioxide, which raises the dough and makes bread fluffy.

What is the best flour for bread? ›

While bread flour is the best option, it can sometimes be used if you don't have bread flour. “Check the protein content,” advises Chef Jürgen, since it can vary from brand to brand, and an all-purpose flour that contains protein on the higher end of the range, 12 to 13 percent, will produce a better outcome.

Why does pumpkin bread crack on top? ›

You want the bread to puff up and crack on top—this is a sign that it has cooked all the way through. It's easy enough to test for doneness by inserting a wooden skewer or cake tester (sometimes I use a paring knife) into the center of the loaf.

Why did my pumpkin bread turn green? ›

Sunflower flour does a funny thing where it turns green when baked… It's harmless, but not the most attractive food color. It doesn't affect the taste, so I'm totally fine with it.

Why is my pumpkin bread still raw in the middle? ›

When the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, bake 5-10 minutes longer and recheck. PRO-Tip: Do not pull the loaves out without doing a toothpick check. If you remove the loaf too early, the middle will be raw.

Why does my pumpkin bread fall apart? ›

You're putting too much batter in the pan

According to Fine Cooking, this is the most common reason why quick breads (like pumpkin bread) collapse while baking. When the batter reaches the top of the pan and has nowhere else to rise, it sinks into itself in the center.

How to fix dry pumpkin bread? ›

This can be easily adjusted by increasing the liquid or decreasing flour. If the realization comes too late, The Baking ChocolaTess suggests making a solution that is one part sugar and two parts water. Poke some holes in your bread and lightly mist the sugary solution on top with a spray bottle.

How do you add moisture to bread? ›

Add moisture.

Brush or spritz water all over the bread. Use more if the loaf is very dry and/or has a thick crust. Use less if the loaf has a thin crust or just needs a little pick-me-up. I've actually run the crust of a stale loaf directly under the faucet for a brief second without the bread getting soggy.

Why is my bread always so dry? ›

Leaving the bread in the oven too long will dry out bread. If the bread has finished baking before the minimum time stated in the recipe, the oven temperature may not be correct. To insure the correct temperature each time you bake, always use an oven thermometer.

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