Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread is a delightful autumn twist on the classic pull-apart bread. This recipe combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg with soft, fluffy dough, creating a warm and aromatic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The bread machine takes care of the dough-making process, ensuring a fuss-free preparation. Each piece of dough is coated in a spiced sugar mixture and then layered with a rich, buttery caramel sauce that seeps into every nook and cranny as it bakes. The result is a gooey, sweet, and spiced monkey bread that is irresistibly delicious, making it a hit for holiday gatherings or a cozy family treat.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Place the pumpkin puree, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, and egg in the bread machine pan. Add the bread flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves on top of the wet ingredients. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the yeast.
- Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start. Let the machine mix, knead, and rise the dough, following the machine’s cycle.
- Prepare the Coating and Caramel Sauce:
- While the dough is being prepared, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter for the caramel sauce over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Shape the Dough:
- When the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the bread machine and punch it down. Divide the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll in the spiced sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Assemble the Monkey Bread:
- Grease a bundt pan. Pour about 1/3 of the caramel sauce into the bottom of the pan. Arrange half of the coated dough balls in the pan. Drizzle another 1/3 of the caramel sauce over the dough balls. Repeat with the remaining dough balls and caramel sauce.
- Bake the Bread:
- Cover the bundt pan with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the monkey bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm, pulling apart pieces to enjoy the gooey, spiced goodness of the pumpkin monkey bread!
Enjoy this delightful and easy-to-make treat with family and friends!
