These Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots are soft, tender and topped with a sweet maple drizzle!
Are you one of those people who has to eat as soon as you get up in the morning? I’m not usually, but sometimes I find myself scrambling around the kitchen trying to find something to satisfy my grumbling stomach. Recently, I discovered a way to make both my stomach and taste buds happy without having to do much work.
Morning hunger problem solved in the form of these pumpkin spice cinnamon knots. These soft, tender pastries are filled with real pumpkin and spices and are topped with a maple drizzle to combine my favorite fall flavors.
And while they may look a little complicated, they really aren’t. Just mix all of the dry ingredients together (Yes, even the yeast! You can do that with my favorite no-fail Red Star Platinum yeast!). Add in the wet ingredients and knead until dough forms.
Then you just have to wait for the rising, shaping, short second rise, and short bake time before sinking your teeth into these pillowy cinnamon knots! And, since they stay fresh for a few days, you can enjoy them throughout the week. Let’s just say that getting out of bed in the morning is a little easier when you have these waiting for you!
Sure I get hungry, but I never have to worry about where my next meal will come from. I am thankful for that but also realize that there are many people who don’t have that luxury. In fact, 1 out of 8 people on earth go to bed hungry, and 842 million people do not have enough to eat. That is why I am partnering with Red Star Yeast to help promote their Baking the World a Better Place campaign.
Red Star is joining with Stop Hunger Now to raise awareness of their mission and to encourage others to help end hunger by baking with Red Star Yeast and sharing with those in their community. A portion of the proceeds from Red Star Yeast products will go toward providing meals and aid to children and families through Stop Hunger Now.
If you’ve never heard of Stop Hunger Now, here is a bit of information about this international hunger relief organization. They are different from other organizations in that they focus on engaging volunteers in a hands-on activity to produce meals that are used to support development programs.
At the same time, they are educating those same volunteers about the need and giving them an opportunity to take action. In 2013, approximately 125,000 volunteers worldwide packaged 42 million meals for people in 30 countries.
Stop Hunger Now is partnering with non-profits around the globe to help keep this movement going strong and to keep being able to not only provide basic needs, but also provide the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through education, skill development, and health care. Take some time to read more about this incredible organization!
You may be wondering what pumpkin spice cinnamon knots have to do with ending world hunger. Well, it’s simple. Something as easy as making a batch of cinnamon knots and sharing them with a family in need is a way that you can provide food and encouragement while working to stop hunger.
This recipe makes enough to have plenty for both your family and others. Because who wouldn’t want a plate full of warm, tender cinnamon knots to appear at their door?!
- 5½ - 5¾ C bread flour
- ¼ C sugar
- 2 (.25 oz) pkgs or 1½ tbsp Red Star Platinum Yeast
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ C butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ C pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1½ C milk, warmed to 120-130 degrees F
- ¼ C butter, softened
- 1½ tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp ginger
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 C confectioner's sugar
- 1½ tbsp milk
- 1 tsp maple extract
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together 4 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add in eggs, butter, pumpkin, and milk. Beat until just starting to combine. With the mixer on low, add remaining 1½ cups flour.
- Replace paddle with dough hook and knead for 5-8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl when mixing. If dough too sticky, add up to another ¼ cup of flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Transfer dough to a bowl that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together spices and sugars.
- Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and gently punch down. Roll dough out into roughly a 24 x 10 inch rectangle. Spread dough with softened butter. Sprinkle with spices and sugars mixture.
- Gently fold dough in half width-wise. Cut dough into 24 one (1) inch strips along the length size.
- Take each strip and tie it in a knot as you would a piece of string. Fold ends under the knot.
- Cover and allow to rise for 20-30 minutes or until knots are puffed and dough is very soft to touch. While dough is rising, preheat oven to 375.
- Bake knots for 10-12 minutes or knots just start to turn golden brown.
- Remove to a wire rack and prepare glaze. Stir together confectioner's sugar, milk, and maple extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the top of slightly cooled knots.
- Serve warm.
Be sure to check out the other Baking the World a Better Place recipes!
- Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots from A Kitchen Addiction
- Pumpkin Challah from Bakeaholic Mama
- Apple Crisp Sweet Roll Coffee Cake from Barbara Bakes
- Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls from Completely Delicious
- Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Donuts from Foodness Gracious
- Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull Apart Bread from Girl Versus Dough
- Cream Cheese Filled Brioche Sweet Rolls from Miss in the Kitchen
- Sourdough Sandwich Bread from My Kitchen Addiction
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing from Roxana’s Home Baking
- Fluffy No Knead Refrigerator Rolls from Stephie Cooks
- Snickerdoodle Bagels with Cinnamon Crunch Topping from The Law Student’s Wife
- Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns from Tutti Dolci
Disclaimer: I received compensation from Red Star Yeast for the purpose of recipe development to help promote the Baking the World a Better Place campaign. All opinions are my own.
Beth @ The First Year says
Every time I see the other knot recipes you’ve shared, I drool, but now I HAVE to make these!
Jeffrey says
I really like the Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Donuts from Foodness Gracious, they grabbed my eye right away!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
These look perfect for a weekend breakfast or for family when then come to visit. Love this recipe!
Ellen S says
I would love to try the Snickerdoodle Bagels!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I would definitely get out of bed for these guys!! Yum!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
So fun! I bet these are literally addicting. How could I eat just one.
You’re sharing right? 🙂
Have a blessed weekend!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a great cause! I’m a morning person, but a plate of these would encourage me to get out of bed even quicker!
Tonia says
Those look so good! I wish I could have one with my cup of coffee for breakfast!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
These are so pretty! Wish I had one for breakfast right now!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
These are gorgeous!!! I am definitely not a morning person. And I don’t usually eat for a few hours, but one of these dangling in front of me just might make me move a little faster.
heather @french press says
OMG – these knots are totally first on my list! LOVE them
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
These are so pretty! I have never made a bread knot of any kind, but these look amazing! I might just have to play with my dough a little more 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These pumpkin knots are gorgeous, Jessica! What a fun treat to have with my morning cup of coffee! Love the flavors!
Catalina @ Shades of Pink says
Love how festive these look, so perfect for a family brunch!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
These look delicious!!!!
Sandy Headtke says
from Stephie Cooks Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls, because everyone loves warm rolls.
Kelster says
I want to make these knots and the pull apart bread.
Meghan Finley says
I’d make snickerdoodle bagels
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i would love try the Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
These look so tasty and perfect for breakfast!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
I never get tired of yeasty knots – so much goodness. And I am so thankful to always know where my next meal is coming from and to have such a crazy amount of choice – thanks for the reminder!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I’m loving these knots!!! I mean, duh, pumpkin 🙂
shaunie says
I would make the snickerdooble bagels
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
These pumpkin spice cinnamon knots sounds amazing – and what a great cause to be supporting. Pinned! Hope you win!
(I also want to make those Apple Pecan Sticky Buns!)
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look incredible! I would be over the moon if I got to wake up to these waiting for me. Love the great cause too.
Terri C says
I want to make these! They look so moist and fluffy. I will be making these!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’m in LOVE. These are gorgeous! Pumpkin and cinnamon are the best things ever.
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Ahhhhh in love….
MaryJo says
Nothing matches freshly made buns out of the oven!
MaryJo says
These are so pretty. They look like something I could do.
DeDe says
I can’t wait to try these pumpkin knots and the sweet potato crescent rolls!
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says
I’ve never made yeast knots so I’d definitely want to make these! Girl Versus Dough’s pull apart bread look pretty good too 🙂
Madeline says
I’d love to make the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting!
a marie says
Woah Cream Cheese filled brioche sweet rolls? I’m drooling.
Joanne says
Starting my day with these would be THE BEST. Though I would probably find an excuse to eat them at every meal.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These look AMAZING!! They’re so gorgeous, your knots are perfect! I want to devour all of these please! Pinned.
Darlene says
I would love to make the Pumpkin Challah! Yummy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
These pumpkin and cinnamon knots look SO delicious.. especially with all that yummy glaze! Great recipe – you definitely have got me hungry now.
Karen D says
I want to make the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread
Heidi B says
Snickerdoodle bagels would be my top pick on the board.
Stephanie Shipley says
I would love to try the Pumpkin Challah! I just repinned it onto my bread board 🙂
Amy B says
Yum! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Good way to give to the family and community…
Erin Ellis says
I would love to make the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
kelli sanders says
I think I wood try the pumpkin chocolate donuts.
megan tilley says
I love pumpkin donuts!
Jill says
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls with caramel icing
Jennifer Finn says
The pumpkin cinnamon rolls….love pumpkin
Lauren G. says
Whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread
Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook says
These look so inviting and delicious!
Annie @Maebells says
Wow!! These look amazing!
sydney anderson says
this look so awesome for a brunch
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says
These look amazing! I am like you also. I don’t eat right when I get up. I have to wait a while, but the family loves to eat asap. So I tend to wait until everyone is out of the house. I can make these and then have one with coffee when I get home. Or maybe have two. 🙂
Alexis @ Upside Down Pear says
I can’t lie. While I love these and would definitely eat them first thing in the morning (though it usually takes me a good half hour to wake up and be really hungry), the pumpkin challah by bakeaholic mama has a special place in my heart and that’s mostly likely what I’ll make first. First because all the recipes look delicious! Thank you for partnering with Red Star for such a great project!
David says
I am most interested in trying the chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts.
Mercedes says
I want to try your cinnamon knots!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
These look amazing Jessica!! Love that they are pumpkin spice too 🙂
Christene Myers Jakoby says
These look delicious, a definite must try!
barbara n says
Apple Cinnamon streusel pull apart bread…yum!
Allie says
Cannot wait to try these! Yum!
Samantha says
Two of my favorite things, cinnamon and pumpkin….I’m going to make these this weekend to treat my husband and kids, every ingredient in this recipe screams yummy.
Jen @ Fresh from the... says
Oh wow those look soooo good! I will hopefully be able to convince my boyfriend to give another pumpkin recipe a try!
Roberta says
OMG yum..snickerdoodle bagels
Kim Henrichs says
This one!! These knots look AMAZING!
Lisa Vanhook says
Fluffy No Knead Refrigerator Rolls,,,,YUM !
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
I want to try your Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots, they look delicious Jessica!! 🙂
Anne says
Several of the recipes on the Pinterest board look good, but the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread is calling my name.
Heather says
I am having the hardest time choosing between your Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots, the Snickerdoodle Bagels, and the Fluffy No Knead Refrigerator Rolls. Everything looks so good!!
Janie Prather says
Yummy can’t wait to try.
Shannon R says
Your cinnamon knots look so yummy!!
carla sharp ball says
MMMM the Apple Cinnamon streusel pull apart bread is so on my to make list..yummyyyyyyy
Joyce Lyons says
These knots look amazingly good! Can’t wait to try them!
Margaret Maggie Porter says
Apple Cinnamon pecan sticky buns
Stephanie Phrlps says
I would love to make the Chocolate Glazed Pumpkin Doughnuts #BakingTheWorldBetter
Sarah says
The no-knead refrigerator rolls sound the simplest and tastiest!
debra p says
The Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon knots look delicious. I would also like to try the Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Christy Spurlock says
I will be making the Cream Cheese Filled Brioche Sweet Rolls
Stephaniestep says
Cinnamon knots
Annette french says
They all look good. I can’t pick just one.!
Jamie says
I’m excited to try the fluffy no-knead dinner rolls 🙂
Lori Connors says
snickerdoodle bagels!
Nichole Smith says
These look good. I really want to make the Cream Cheese Filled Brioche Sweet Rolls. I put them on my christmas breakfast menu.
Beth Larrabee says
The cinnamon knots look amazing!
liz l says
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots
Denise says
I would like to try the cream cheese sweet rolls and since my hubby loves anything pumpkin related I will def try your recipe. Sounds easy to make which is a relief and yummy!
Alysia Dufraine says
Snickerdoodle bagels
Sarah @ Sunny Runner says
I think the question is which one do I NOT want to make? They all look wonderful. It’s a tie between the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread and the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting. I see myself making both in the near future 🙂
saralynns2 says
The Apple Cinnamon streusel pull apart bread looks amazing… as well as these knots you have posted about 🙂 thanks for the sweet breakfast treat ideas!
Leslie H says
I would like to make chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts
Birdiebee says
I would love to make the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting.
golden storm says
I like the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns
miranda says
the chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts sound great
Bobbie Smith says
Oh my after seeing the pinterest page, I sure am hungry now..my favorite one was the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread
Leah Shumack says
The Snickerdoodle Bagels look amazing!
shea balentine says
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread =)
kemberly crosswhite says
Mmm so hard to choose just one! the apple struessel pull apart bread will be the first i would make
Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says
The apple cinnamon streusel pull-apart bread looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
Mary Beth Elderton says
The Fluffy No Knead Refrigerator Rolls are exactly what I was looking for to go with a brisket dinner I am taking to my SIL’s!
Nancy says
I’d like to try the Snickerdoodle Bagels.
Marcia Goss says
I want to make the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread.
Danielle Jones says
I want to make the no knead refridgerator rolls. I would make those for Thanksgiving.
Adrianne B says
I’d like to make the Pumpkin Challah
Darlene Owen says
I would love to make https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228276274838040257/
Annmarie W. says
Other than your pumpkin spice cinnamon knots (which look the yummiest!), I’d also love to make the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns!
Allison S. says
Oh boy, those chocolate glazed pumpkin donuts look great!
Jo Ricker says
Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread sounds like it would be perfect for the chilly fall weather and it looks like it would be a very tasty snack.
natasha tucker says
the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns looks sooo good!
debbie says
I’d love to try the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns .
Glenna F says
The Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread looks yummy.
Donna Teller says
I want to make the chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts.
mechele johnson says
Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns! Oh my!
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Laura says
They all look quite good, the one that jumps out at me most to try is the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread.
lissa crane says
Everything on there looks awesome, but I have to try the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread! I will be attempting to make it this weekend!
Birdiebee says
These all look good but I would like to make the Pumpkin cinnamon rolls with caramel icing recipe first.
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Mandy Kauffman says
I’d love to make the Snickerdoole bagels! Thanks for the giveaway!! 🙂
Diana Hatch says
Chocolate glazed pumpkin doughtnuts sound great!
Tamara says
All the pumpkin recipes look amazing! I will be trying some of them. Thank you!
Madalyn Haire says
I want to try the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread
Lisa Walker says
I would love to make the chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts. Thanks for the chance!
Corey Olomon says
The Snickerdoodle Bagels with Cinnamon Crunch Topping looks delicious!
Juliana Rezaiezadeh says
Oh god the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread looks so good!
Angela Saver says
I would love to try the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread!
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Joyce Chatman says
I would love to make the sweet potato crescent rolls.
Kathy Fleming says
I want to make the Fluffy No Knead Refrigerator Rolls .
Holly E says
The Apple Crisp Sweet Rolls looks so good.
shirley says
Want to make the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread.
Sarah Ann Walker says
I would love to make the recipe for the chocolate glazed pumpkin donuts.
Shannon F says
Um I want to make and eat all of the them! Haha But I think the Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread looks AMAZING and I need some right now. lol
janetfaye says
I would like to make Apple Streusel Pull Apart Bread .
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Audra watts says
The apple honey pecan sticky buns sound delish
Fiona N says
I would like to make the Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls with Whipped Honey Butter
Thank You for the chance
Pam O says
I would make the Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Knots, they look yummy.
Helga says
I would like to make the Apple Honey Pecan Sticky Buns.
Stephanie O'Day says
I would love to try the Apple Crisp Sweet Rolls!
gary says
I would love to make the Pumpkin Challah
Leigh Anne Borders says
Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls
Dawn Monroe says
Id like to try the apple struesul pull apart bread.
Julie says
I want to make the Apple Cinnamon Streusel Pull-Apart Bread this looks sooo yummy..
laurie brown says
I would love to make the chocolate glazed pumpkin doughnuts! aounda yummy
Alison Matalanis says
Fluffy No-Knead Refrigerator Rolls