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About the recipe
Pumpkin bread is the perfect and simple bread recipe you will bake this fall and winter season for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. You need basic ingredients like flour, yeast, salt, and sugar with store-bought canned puree to make the best pumpkin bread. The pumpkin gives a soft, moist, and nice flavor—a great country bread recipe. While you are here, check out our best Thanksgiving dinner recipes and menu ideas, Christmas holiday dinner recipes, and breads to bake this holiday season.
Ingredients
Pumpkin puree: I have used canned store-bought pumpkin puree. You can use homemade also. Just note that the amount of flour you may have to add will vary accordingly. Yeast: For the dough to rise. I have used fast-rising yeast or instant yeast to make this pumpkin bread. Flour: Basic all-purpose flour is used. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make artisan pumpkin bread with yeast?
In a large mixing bowl, add warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast. Leave it undisturbed for 5-10 minutes or until yeast activates. To this, add salt, pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of oil, and mix. Add flour in increments and knead to obtain a smooth and elastic dough. (Based on moisture content in puree brand of flour, you may have to adjust the amount, so add in increments and knead). Knead for atleast 10 minutes for the gluten to develop. Coat the dough with the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled. Shape the dough into a ball and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Bake the pumpkin bread
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. To give an artisan look to the bread, make slits using a sharp knife or a blade, and dust the tops with some flour before baking. Bake for about 30 - 40 minutes or until you get a crispy crust and golden brown on the outside. Let the bread cool down completely before you slice. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
To obtain a nice crust, you may place a cast-iron skillet with water at the bottom of your oven while baking like we bake regular artisan bread. Steam helps the bread to develop a light and crispy crust. I have used store-bought pumpkin puree in this recipe. You may have to adjust the flour amount in the recipe if using homemade or any leftover puree. I had not leavened the dough after transferring it to the baking sheet when I first baked it. However, this time, I gave a second rise. This not only enhances the taste and texture but also provides better volume to your bread. For cozy and warm fall flavors, add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice. You can sprinkle pumpkin seeds, oats, or sesame seeds on top for a rustic touch.
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