The Best Pumpkin Monkey Bread with Fresh Milled Flour

If you love the cozy vibes of pumpkin combined with the irresistible pull-apart goodness of monkey bread, you’re in for a treat. This Pumpkin Monkey Bread recipe uses fresh milled flour, adding an earthy depth and wholesome texture that store-bought flour just can’t match. Imagine soft, sweet pumpkin flavored dough balls coated in cinnamon sugar and nestled together, with a glaze that brings a gentle autumn warmth to every bite. Whether you’re sharing it with family or enjoying a quiet moment with your morning coffee, this tasty treat delivers a delightful blend of pumpkin spice that's perfect for this time of year!

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin monkey bread

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Rise Time 1

Total Time 1 50

Servings pan

Calories 3469kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Dough:

½ cup warm milk 130 grams
3 tablespoons honey
1 egg
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
⅔ cup pumpkin puree 160 grams
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 - 2 ½ cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour finely milled (230-295 grams)
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

½ cup melted butter 115 grams
⅔ cup maple sugar or sugar 90 grams
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Glaze:

¾ cup powdered sugar 75 grams
2-3 teaspoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the milk, honey, egg, oil, pumpkin puree, and salt.
Add 1 ½ cups of flour, the cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice and mix together. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Add another ½ cup of flour and the yeast. The dough should start pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Add the rest of the flour if needed. Knead until you reach windowpane.
Cover and place in a greased bowl in a warm place and allow to rise until it is doubled in size.
In a small bowl, melt the better.
In a second medium bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Grease a 9 inch pie plate or cake pan.
Using a bench knife or something similar, cut off small pieces of dough. About the size of 2-3 tablespoons. Roll them into tight balls. Use a little oil on your hands if they are sticking.
Roll each dough ball into the melted butter until coated, then dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place the buttered and sugared dough balls into the greased pie plate.
Place in a warm place to allow to rise for 30-45 minutes or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour any leftover melted butter and cinnamon and sugar over top of the risen dough balls.
Bake for 22-28 minutes until golden brown on top and cooked through.
Prepare the glaze by combining all of the ingredients together and pour it over top of the monkey bread.

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