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Spiced Pumpkin Butter Knots

Deliciously Cozy Spiced Pumpkin Butter Knots for Autumn Bliss

Enjoy the warm flavors of homemade Spiced Pumpkin Butter Knots, a cozy autumn treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Around 110°F (45°C)
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Vegetable oil can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Can swap for nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Same as dough
  • 4 tablespoons Softened Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree to the bowl. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  4. Prepare filling by mixing pumpkin puree, softened butter, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each into a rope and tie into knots, tucking ends underneath.
  6. Create an indentation in each knot and spoon about 1 tablespoon of pumpkin butter filling into each.
  7. Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Brush knots with melted butter and sprinkle topping over them.
  8. Allow knots to rise for another 30 minutes and preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; up to 3 days at room temperature, up to 5 days in refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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