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Spiced Pumpkin Butter Knots: A Cozy Autumn Delight

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Soft and pillowy pumpkin-infused bread knots filled with creamy pumpkin butter and topped with a buttery cinnamon pecan crumble for the ultimate cozy autumn treat.

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 cup canned pumpkin puree (for filling)

1/2 cup butter, softened (for filling)

1/4 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for filling)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (for filling)

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)

3 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Mix pumpkin puree, softened butter, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make the filling.
  7. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch rope and tie into a loose knot, tucking ends underneath.
  8. Place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center and fill with about 1 tablespoon pumpkin butter.
  9. Mix pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Brush knots with melted butter and sprinkle topping over each.
  10. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Ensure yeast is foamy before proceeding.

Add flour gradually to avoid dense knots.

Fresh pumpkin puree must be well-drained.

Freeze shaped knots before final rise for make-ahead option.

Reheat gently to maintain softness.

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